Job Title: Seasonal Tax Preparer

Location: Antioch, South Barrington, Arlington Heights, Lake Zurich - IL

Type: Full-Time; On-Site

Job Description:

Looking for a role that combines building relationships, working with numbers, and navigating tax codes? Join our seasonal tax team! You'll work primarily from January to mid-April, with opportunities for ongoing training and future seasonal work. You'll review tax returns and may provide basic accounting services based on your experience.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare individual federal and state tax returns.
• Verify past tax forms for accuracy.
• Calculate and invoice tax preparation fees.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information.
• Review files for completeness and compliance
• File extensions when needed.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and firm policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Participate in tax training sessions.

Qualifications:

• 2 or 4-year accounting degree or relevant experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of tax return review experience preferred.
• CPA, JD, or EA license is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Must have or be able to obtain a PTIN.

Additional Info:

• Part-time training available, with full-time hours from February 1 to April 15