Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required | Fort Lauderdal[...]

Intuit; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial software company is seeking a Business Tax Accountant to work from home, requiring 3+ years of tax preparation experience. The ideal candidate will manage business tax returns for various clients, leveraging expertise in tax laws. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this customer-facing role, providing guidance and tax preparation support using Intuit TurboTax products.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of experience in business tax preparation.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws for business tax returns.
• Must possess or be able to obtain any related state licenses.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex business tax returns for Partnerships and S Corporations.
• Provide expert guidance and tax preparation for customers.
• Assist customers using TurboTax Business products via video communication.

Skills

Business tax preparation experience

Knowledge of tax laws

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Technology proficiency

Job description

Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

At Intuit, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our values every day, and nothing is more important to us than the success of our customers.

You will be working toward advancing our goal of Powering Prosperity Around the World by providing expert guidance, tax preparation, and explanations of tax and technical terms to our customers. You will also have the opportunity to shape the direction of one of our newest product offerings, TurboTax Live Business, while working at the #11 ranked company on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

If you are a highly motivated individual with business tax preparation experience and excellent communication skills, we need you to help our customers complete their taxes using Intuit TurboTax Business products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex business tax returns for Partnerships and S Corporations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant experience in preparing and filing business and personal tax returns.

What you'll bring

• Strong business tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws as evidenced by 3 or more years of recent experience preparing federal and state business tax returns (1065 and/or 1120-S) for at least 20 clients per season, using commercial tax preparation software.
• Minimum of 2 seasons of personal tax preparation experience, with at least 30 tax returns per year, in a tax practice or retail setting.
• Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, spread across three or more days.
• Bookkeeping experience with books to tax preparation is strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing business tax returns for service industry customers is strongly preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain any related state licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
• Must have an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
• Working knowledge of Circular 230.
• Proficiency with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software.
• Strong customer service skills – ability to interact professionally, friendly, and confidently via video and audio tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, research skills, and determination.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Must have (or be willing to obtain) internet connection meeting Intuit Security criteria.
• Must reside in the United States.

How you will lead

• This is a virtual, customer-facing role; you will use our state-of-the-art video communication software (Smartlook) to interact with customers.
• Assist TurboTax Business customers with:

o Tax advice

o Full service business return preparation and signature

o Product/software inquiries

o Tax calculations

o Filing tax extensions

• Create high-quality customer interactions that instill confidence through empathy, expertise in business tax preparation, and books-to-tax accounting entries.
• Leverage government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to find and deliver accurate answers in everyday language.
• Apply company practices, procedures, and policies to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues related to tax advice and return preparation.
• Document all customer interactions thoroughly.
• Work toward meeting company KPIs and Big Bet Goals.
• Participate in pilot testing, projects, and validation activities as needed.

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