Entry Level Tax Preparer
The Entry Level Tax Preparer at Confidential Client provides expert tax preparation services, guiding clients through complex tax codes and ensuring accurate filing and IRS audit support. This role involves direct client interaction, tax form completion, and contributing to business growth through excellent customer service and marketing efforts. It offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for individuals new to the tax industry or seeking to develop relevant skills.
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.
Benefits
Confidential Client offers competitive hourly pay, training, and opportunities to grow into a tax career.
- $11.00 - $20.00 per hour
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Training & development
- Flexible schedules (day, night, weekends; full-time or part-time options)
What You’ll Do
As a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer you will guide clients through tax return preparation and related services while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Conduct face-to-face tax interviews with clients
- Prepare accurate individual tax returns, including multiyear and multistate filings
- E-file returns and provide printed copies for client review
- Provide IRS audit support and basic future tax planning guidance
- Collect and process client payments and ensure timely deposits
- Promote additional products and services to grow the business and increase client retention
- Answer client calls routed through a national call center system
- Resolve client questions and escalate issues to supervisors when needed
- Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration
Qualifications
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. College degree not required.
- PTIN certification required
- Passion for delivering outstanding customer service
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Basic computer skills and comfort with math
- Sales or marketing experience helpful
- Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, retail, or tax preferred
- Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Schedule & Commitment
- Seasonal role with flexible scheduling: day shift, night shift, weekends, weekdays
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Training provided for candidates new to tax preparation
Additional Information
This hiring process is managed by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client. All candidate information will be shared with the hiring organization that manages the location. The Confidential Client follows applicable federal and state employment laws.
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.
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