SEASONAL TAX PREP

RJ Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

RJ-Staffing seeks Seasonal Tax Prep support for a local public accounting firm. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of business and personal tax prep experience and can commit to part-time, 15-20 hours per week during tax season, on-site.

This is a routine annual need with potential for a longer seasonal relationship if performance is strong. The role focuses on preparing returns, gathering documents, and assisting the CPA team during tax season.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of business and personal tax preparation experience.
• Part-time availability 15-20 hours per week during tax season.
• On-site work with potential for longer seasonal relationship based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns (1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S).
• Gather, organize, and review client tax documents for completeness.
• Enter data and prepare returns using professional software.
• Assist with federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Research basic tax issues and apply tax rules.
• Review prior-year returns and workpapers for changes.
• Communicate with clients to obtain documentation and resolve questions.
• Prepare tax extensions, estimated tax payments, and related filings.
• Assist with notices and other basic client tax matters.
• Perform basic bookkeeping and data entry as needed.
• Prepare and organize tax workpapers and schedules.
• Review completed returns for accuracy and completeness.

Job description

Local public accounting firm seeks Seasonal Tax Prep support. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of business and personal tax prep experience and part-time availability through the duration of tax season for on-site work. This is a routine annual need, so if someone performs well this could be a long-term seasonal relationship with the firm. 15-20 hours per week. Salary depends on experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns, including 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S returns.
• Gather, organize, and review client tax documents and financial information for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter tax data and prepare returns using professional tax preparation software.
• Assist with preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Research basic tax issues and apply applicable tax rules and regulations.
• Review prior-year returns and workpapers to identify changes and missing information.
• Communicate with clients to obtain additional documentation and resolve routine tax questions.
• Prepare tax extensions, estimated tax payments, and related filings.
• Assist with tax notices, correspondence, and other basic client tax matters.
• Perform basic bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial data entry as needed.
• Prepare and organize tax workpapers and supporting schedules.
• Review completed returns for accuracy, consistency, and completeness prior to submission.
• Maintain organized client files and protect confidential financial and tax information.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the CPA and tax team during tax season.
• Assist with other accounting, tax preparation, and client-service functions as assigned.