Seasonal Tax Preparer

wegnercpas; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegner CPAs is seeking a dedicated short-term Individual Tax Preparer to join our tax team during peak season for about two months in Madison, Wisconsin. The role focuses on preparing federal and state returns and supporting the tax team with related duties.

The ideal candidate has prior individual tax preparation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines in a collaborative CPA firm environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience preparing individual income tax returns in public accounting, tax preparation, or similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a tax team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual federal and state income tax returns accurately and efficiently.
• Input and review client tax information including W-2, 1099, K-1, and other documents.
• Review completed returns for accuracy and consistency.
• Identify missing information or tax issues and request clarification from tax professionals.
• Assist with electronic filing and processing of completed returns.
• Maintain client confidentiality and follow firm procedures.

Skills

Tax preparation experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

CPA/EA preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Job description

Wegner CPAs is hiring for atporary Individual Tax Preparer to join our CPA firm during tax season for approximately two months. The individual will be responsible for preparing individual federal and state income tax returns and assisting the tax team with related tax preparation and administrative responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have prior individual tax preparation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare individual federal and state income tax returns accurately and efficiently.
• Input and review client tax information, including Forms W-2, 1099, K-1, brokerage statements, mortgage interest, charitable contributions, and other supporting documents.
• Prepare tax returns
• Review completed returns for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Identify missing information or potential tax issues and communicate questions to the appropriate tax professional.
• Assist with electronic filing and processing of completed tax returns.
• Follow firm procedures for documentation, workpaper preparation, and client confidentiality.
• Meet established production goals and tax-season deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with managers, partners, and other members of the tax department.
• Maintain a high level of communication with tax signers.
• Assist with other tax preparation duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Prior experience preparing individual income tax returns in a public accounting, tax preparation, or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of federal individual income tax concepts and forms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a tax team.
• Ability to manage multiple tax returns and meet firm deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining strict client confidentiality.

Preferred

• Previous experience using CCH Axcess Tax.
• Experience preparing individual returns for clients with more complex tax situations, including Schedule C, Schedule E, Schedule D, and K-1 income.
• Prior experience working in a CPA firm.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin and/or other state individual income tax returns.
• CPA, EA, accounting, finance, or tax-related educational background is a plus but not required.

Position Details

Position: Temporary Individual Tax Preparer
Duration: Approximately 2 months during tax season
Schedule: Full-time preferred; part-time may be considered

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced individual tax preparer who can step into a CPA firm's tax department and contribute immediately with minimal training. The candidate should be comfortable preparing individual tax returns, navigating tax software, resolving routine tax preparation questions, and working efficiently during the high-volume portion of tax season.