Seasonal Tax Preparer

Wegner CPAs; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegner CPAs in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Temporary Individual Tax Preparer to join during the tax season for about two months. The role focuses on preparing individual federal and state returns and supporting the tax team with administrative tasks.

Ideal candidate has prior individual tax prep experience, strong attention to detail, and ability to hit deadlines in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment; CPA firm experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Tax preparation experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Tax-related education

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Job description

Wegner CPAs is hiring for atemporary 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.