Job Title: Junior Tax Preparer

Location: Oswego, IL 60543

Job Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (January - Mid-April)

About Us: Our client is a trusted provider of tax preparation services, dedicated to ensuring our clients receive accurate and timely tax returns. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional that is eager to learn to join our team for the upcoming tax season.

Job Description: As a Junior Tax Preparer, you will play a crucial role in our tax preparation process. Your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in detailed training days to learn the responsibilities and skills for this position

• Learn to prepare simple 1040 individual tax returns for an array of clients

• Reviewing client returns for accuracy and completeness.

• Reviewing client paperwork and provided documents.

• Assisting with the daily operations of the review center including daily set-up and office closing responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with IRS requirements, standards, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Preparation: Prepare and review simple 1040 individual tax returns.

• Quality Review: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of client returns.

• Document Review: Review client paperwork and provided documents for accuracy.

• Daily Operations: Assist with the daily operations of the review center and office preparation.

• Compliance: Ensure all tax returns comply with IRS requirements, standards, and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in tax preparation is a plus

• Education in accounting is helpful - a current student would be a great fit!

• Knowledge of IRS regulations and tax laws (Course in Taxation or tax training)

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage.

• Part-time hours including weekday and weekend schedules

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in tax preparation.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join our team and help us provide exceptional tax preparation services to our clients this tax season!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance