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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Key Details

• Estimated salary: $54,820 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Seasonal — Full-time or Part-time options
• Location: Philipsburg, PA

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Benefits

• Training & development
• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule options (days, nights, weekends)

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Your Purpose

As a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer for our confidential client, you will help taxpayers navigate the tax process with integrity, accuracy, and exceptional customer service. You’ll prepare and e-file returns, support taxpayers during audits, and help grow and retain the client base by delivering clear, empathetic guidance.

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Flexible Schedules Available

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends
• Weekdays
• Full-time or Part-time

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Who This Role Is For

This role is built for people who want to learn and grow in the tax industry. We welcome candidates with varied backgrounds including:

• Individuals new to the workforce
• Those with gaps in employment
• Retirees seeking seasonal work
• Military veterans and military families
• Current students or recent graduates
• Stay-at-home parents needing flexibility
• Bilingual candidates (encouraged to apply)
• Candidates without a college degree — willingness to learn is key

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct face-to-face tax interviews with clients.
• Prepare complete and accurate federal and state tax returns, including multiyear and multistate filings.
• E-file returns and provide printed copies for client review.
• Provide IRS audit support and basic tax planning guidance.
• Collect and process client payments and ensure timely deposits.
• Support business growth through client retention and additional product/service offerings.
• Respond to client calls through the national call-center routing system.
• Resolve client concerns or escalate to supervisors when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the office team to meet priorities.

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Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for outstanding customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Basic computer skills and math competency.
• Sales or marketing experience is a plus.
• Experience in accounting, finance, retail, bookkeeping, or tax preferred but not required.
• PTIN certification: Yes (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is a plus but not mandatory.

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Why Apply

• Paid training and development to build a career in tax preparation.
• Flexible scheduling that fits many lifestyles.
• Work that makes a tangible difference for clients during a critical financial moment.
• Opportunities to gain practical skills (E-filing, audit support, client advising) that transfer across accounting and finance roles.

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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.