Tax Preparer

Ozone Park, NY (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expSeasonal

Posted 10 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end tax preparation for individuals and small businesses, oversee client data gathering and interviews, and ensure compliance across federal, state, and local regulations while providing guidance and ongoing education.

  • Lead tax return preparation and review processes
  • Manage client communications and documentation
  • Collaborate with colleagues and participate in training to stay current

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Tax Preparation: Prepare individual and small business tax returns accurately and efficiently.
  • Review financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures, to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Customer Service: Provide outstanding customer service by addressing client concerns and questions in a timely manner.
  • Conduct client interviews to gather information about their tax situation.
  • Explain tax return outcomes and provide tax planning advice.
  • Compliance and Accuracy: Stay updated on current tax laws and regulations through ongoing education and training.
  • Ensure all returns are prepared in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Verify the accuracy of data entered into tax software.
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain organized and accurate records of all client interactions and tax returns.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
  • Proficiency in tax preparation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Must have PTIN or eligible to receive.
  • Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in tax preparation.
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Liberty Tax is income tax preparation at its best: friendly, accurate, and with a money back guarantee. Founded in 1997, Liberty Tax is the fastest-growing tax preparation franchise ever. From its start as Canadian company U&R Tax Depot, Liberty Tax has become an industry leader with a network of over 30,000 tax preparers and almost 16 million individual tax returns prepared. In just 16 years, Liberty Tax has grown to more than 4,000 offices operating in the U.S. and Canada.What makes Liberty Tax unique? We highly support our franchisees and firmly stand by our mission statement. Known for our Liberty wavers, roadside parties, and fun company culture, Liberty Tax has been recognized as raising the bar for all franchises, not just personal income tax-based businesses.

Founded in 1997
Hurst, Texas, USA
7.5K employees (302 in marketing)
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