About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Benefits

Confidential Client offers seasonal opportunities with training and development, a competitive salary, employee discounts, and flexible scheduling (day, night, weekends, full-time or part-time).

• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule (day, night, weekends, weekdays; full-time or part-time available)

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Your Purpose

Confidential Client provides tax preparation services that help taxpayers navigate complex tax codes with integrity and high-quality service. As a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer in Ashland, VA, you will help reduce client stress during the tax filing season by preparing accurate returns, supporting e-filing, and delivering excellent customer service.

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Flexible Schedules Available

This role supports a variety of schedules to accommodate students, parents, veterans, and those seeking supplemental income.

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends and weekdays
• Full-time or part-time

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Who Should Apply

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those new to the workforce, returning to work, transitioning military personnel, retirees, and bilingual candidates. No college degree is required.

• Candidates looking to start a career in tax preparation
• Individuals with gaps in work history
• Recent graduates, current students, or stay-at-home parents seeking flexible work
• Veterans and military families
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

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What You’ll Do

As a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer, you will prepare tax returns and provide client-facing service consistent with policies and IRS/state requirements.

• Conduct face-to-face tax interviews with clients
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns, including multiyear and multistate filings
• Complete e-filing and provide printed copies for client review
• Provide IRS audit support and client tax planning guidance
• Collect and process client payments and ensure timely deposits
• Assist with marketing and business generation to increase client retention
• Answer client calls routed through the national call center as needed
• Resolve client questions and escalate complex issues to the supervisor

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Skills & Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and customer-service focus. PTIN certification is required.

• Passion for providing extraordinary customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills and math competency
• Sales or marketing experience a plus
• Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, retail, or tax is preferred
• PTIN Certification: required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is a plus but not required

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Additional Information

This is a seasonal role with opportunities for full- or part-time hours. Confidential Client provides training — prior tax experience is helpful but not required for motivated candidates who obtain a PTIN and complete required training.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.