Resource Accountant, Los Angeles

Online River; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription Coverage

Dental Coverage

Job summary

Online River is seeking a Resource Accountant in Los Angeles for part-time employment. The role involves providing tax expertise and preparing business tax returns for clients. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in business tax preparation and possess an active EA, CPA, or other relevant credential. Strong customer service and communication skills are required. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage upon meeting eligibility criteria. A commitment to a minimum of 20 hours per week is necessary, especially throughout tax season.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience preparing federal and state business tax returns.
• Minimum of 2 seasons of personal tax preparation experience.
• Ability to work 20 hours/week during tax season.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and tax preparation.
• Prepare federal and state business tax returns for clients.
• Deliver high-quality customer interactions and experiences.

Skills

Business tax preparation

Knowledge of tax laws

Strong customer service skills

Critical thinking

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Active unrestricted credential: EA, CPA, or Practicing Attorney

Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)

Job description

Resource Accountant, Los Angeles

Department: Management

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Online River LLC

Compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 / hour

Description

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 everyday 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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/customers per season for compensation, using commercial tax preparation software.
• Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney
• Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum of 30 tax returns per tax year in a tax practice or retail setting for compensation, strongly preferred
• Bookkeeping experience with books to tax preparation is strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing Business Tax returns for service industry customers strongly preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain any related state licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
• Must possess an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
• Commit to a minimum schedule of at least 20 hours/week (minimum 4 hour shift increments) throughout the tax season
• Working knowledge of Circular 230.
• Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software.
• Strong customer service skills - ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and confident manner.
• 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) a dedicated hardwired internet connection that meets Intuit Security criteria and a quiet location in which to work.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Create high quality customer interactions and experiences that instill confidence using deep customer empathy, and your extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of business tax preparation and books to tax accounting entries.
• Utilize and leverage government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to seek out and deliver the right answer to the customer using everyday language.
• Apply defined practices, procedures, and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve customer tax advice and tax return preparation.
• Document customer interactions.
• Work continuously toward meeting company key performance metrics and Big Bet Goals.
• Participate in pilot testing, projects, and experience validations, as needed.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full‑time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents, and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt‑out payment.

Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full‑time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

Dental Coverage

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full‑time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.