Seasonal Tax Preparer

Eide Bailly LLP; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and profit-sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP in Bismarck, ND, is hiring a Seasonal Tax Preparer for a January–April window. This in-office role may reach up to 40 hours/week with 8am-5pm schedules and some weekend work. A Bachelor's in Accounting and an active CPA license (or pursuing one) are required, with 3–5 years of public accounting tax experience.

Authorization to work in the United States is required. You’ll collaborate with a tax team on planning, client interactions, and tax projects, ensuring accurate returns and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and active CPA license or pursuit.
• 3–5 years of public accounting tax work experience.
• Ability to explain tax preparation for individuals and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for individuals and entities; ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with tax team on planning and special projects.
• Gather client information for accurate returns and tax planning.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and compliance requirements.
• Prepare accounting-related reports in a paperless office.

Skills

CPA license

Tax preparation

Client communication

Accounting understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure or active pursuit

Job description

Location: Bismarck, ND

Work Arrangement: In-office

This position is a seasonal position from mid-January 2027 to mid-April 2027. This role may be up to 40 hours a week, with an expected schedule of 8am-5pm and occasional weekend work.

A Day in the Life

A typical day as a Seasonal Tax Preparer might include the following:

• Preparing a return for a multi-million dollar organization or individual.
• Working with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed - including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects.
• Gathering relevant tax-related information from the client so an accurate tax return can be prepared.
• Looking at tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
• Preparing accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment.

Who You Are

• You are available to work in a seasonal capacity from mid-January 2026 to mid-April 2026.
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and hold an active CPA license (or are actively pursuing one).
• You have 3-5 years of experience in public accounting tax work.
• You can easily explain details of your tax preparation experience with individual and business income tax returns.
• You enjoy public accounting and keeping up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry's regulations and policies.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Carelon Wellbeing, Calm, Wellable, and employee referral program.