Seasonal Tax Preparer

JSH Tax & Business Consulting is a St. Charles accounting, tax, and business advisory firm serving small to medium-sized businesses and individuals. Our team of about 20 professionals works directly with clients on bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, sales tax, income tax, consulting, and CFO services. Rooted in downtown St. Charles since 1981 and formerly known as Jones, Savarese, Harrington & Company, we recently became JSH Tax & Business Consulting to support our growth and expanded services.Our mission is to serve as a trusted advisor, delivering responsive, high-quality accounting and tax guidance that helps clients grow with confidence.We are proud of our friendly, welcoming workplace, where people are encouraged to grow and deepen their understanding of accounting. Our team enjoys working together in the office and connecting outside of it through charity and team events.POSITION OVERVIEWWe are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented tax preparer to join our team for the 2027 tax season. You will prepare individual income tax returns for our clients and work closely with our CPAs, who review your work. This is an in-person position based in our St. Charles office; remote work is not an option during tax season.WHAT YOU’LL DOPrepare federal and Illinois individual income tax returns (Form 1040), including Schedules A, B, C, D, E and SEReview client source documents (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s and brokerage statements) and follow up on missing or unclear informationPrepare extensions and estimated tax payment vouchersMeet with clients in person and by phone to gather information and answer questionsKeep organized, complete workpapers and promptly resolve review notes from our CPAsSupport the team with general tax season tasks as neededWHAT WE OFFERCompetitive hourly pay based on experience plus a bonus upon completionA friendly, collaborative team in our downtown St. Charles officeSupport from experienced CPAs who review returns and answer technical questionsThe opportunity to return in future tax seasonsSCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONSCommit to a full-time schedule for the entire tax season, January 11 through April 30, 2027Work in person at our St. Charles office; remote or hybrid work is not available during tax seasonBe available for extended hours during peak season, including some SaturdaysBecause of the timing of tax season, time off in March and April is limitedREQUIREMENTS2–3 years of experience preparing individual (Form 1040) tax returnsWorking knowledge of current federal and Illinois individual tax lawActive PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)Experience with Lacerte tax software is a plus, but not requiredExperience with QuickBooks Online is a plusEA, CPA or AFSP credential is a plusComfortable with Microsoft Excel and OutlookStrong attention to detail and a professional, client-friendly manner