JrTax Accountant

TAXKO INC; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established tax services firm in Maplewood, NJ, is seeking a motivated Tax Preparer. This role requires the preparation of tax returns for individuals and small businesses, requiring proficiency in current tax law and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and up to 1 year of experience in tax preparation. The position is full-time during tax season, with a salary range of $50,000 to $60,000.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 years of experience in tax preparation required.
• Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail.
• Must provide reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Federal and State income tax returns.
• Analyze IRS and State notices and draft responses.
• Contribute to client service team effort.

Skills

Proficiency in current tax law

Exceptional verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational abilities

Time management aptitude

Adept in tax preparation software

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ProSeries Tax Software

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced tax professional for the position of Tax Preparer. The role involves preparing tax returns for individuals and small businesses. The ideal candidate must demonstrate proficiency in current tax law, possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and be capable of working independently with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. A strong technological aptitude and experience with online tax software, specifically ProSeries Tax Software, are essential.

Enrolled Agents with Active Unrestricted Credentials Required.

This is a full-time position, with a minimum of 5 days per week, 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Federal and State income tax returns of medium to advanced complexity for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Analyze IRS and State notices and draft responses.
• Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service.

Requirements

• 0 to 1 years of experience in tax preparation.
• Adept in current tax law.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong time and project management aptitude.
• Proficiency with ProSeries Tax Software or similar tax solution.
• Working knowledge of Excel required.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks a Plus.
• Must be reliable.
• Must be willing to provide 1 checkable work references and 2 personal references.

Job Type

Full-time during tax season with the potential of permanent full-time/part-time position after tax season. Extended hours during tax season may be available.

Pay

$50,000 -$60,000 a year. (Potential for equity in company.)

Expected hours

40 per week

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Tax Experience: 0-1 years (Required)

Language

• Fluent English (Required)

License/Certification

• PTIN (Required)
• Enrolled Agent Certification (Required)

Location

• Maplewood NJ (Required)

Work Location

In office.

Company Description

Who We Are

Taxko has been in business for over twenty years. We provide professional tax and financial information to our individual and business clients. The name Taxko is a combination of Tax and Ko. Ko is an Ashanti word which means go. Therefore clients go to Taxko for all of their tax and financial information.