Seasonal Tax Preparer

The Planning Center, Inc.; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Friendly environment

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

The Planning Center, Inc. in Illinois (Moline) seeks a seasonal tax preparer to support our tax team during peak season. Expect about 30–40 hours per week from February to mid-April 2027, with competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities include initial 1040 tax return preparation, collaboration with the tax team, and assembling tax packages for clients. Ideal candidates have tax experience and an accounting-related degree or significant tax coursework, plus strong attention to detail and integrity.

Qualifications

• Tax experience preferred with accounting coursework or degree.
• Ability to work in a paperless tax preparation environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Initial tax return preparation of primarily 1040s of varying complexity.
• Collaborate with tax team to serve clients effectively.
• Assist in assembling tax packages for clients.

Skills

Tax experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or significant tax coursework

Tools

Paperless tax environment

Job description

Who We Are

The Planning Center is a fee-only financial planning firm that provides a safe place for their clients to discuss what matters most to them and their family. Our goal is to help people make better decisions as they navigate life's transitions and guide them toward the life they want. We have multiple locations within the U.S. and are continuing to expand our footprint. As a mid-size privately owned company, we value diverse perspectives, entrepreneurial thinking, and above all, a commitment to always act in our client’s best interests.

Who We Are

The Planning Center is a fee-only financial planning firm that provides a safe place for their clients to discuss what matters most to them and their family. Our goal is to help people make better decisions as they navigate life's transitions and guide them toward the life they want. We have multiple locations within the U.S. and are continuing to expand our footprint. As a mid-size privately owned company, we value diverse perspectives, entrepreneurial thinking, and above all, a commitment to always act in our client’s best interests.

What You'll Do

Tax planning and return preparation are an integral part of our financial planning services. We are looking for a seasonal tax preparer for approximately 30-40 hours per week from early February to mid-April of 2027.

• Initial tax return preparation of primarily 1040 tax returns of varying complexity
• Collaboration with our tax team to best serve our clients
• Assist with assembling tax packages to send out to clients

What You Need

• Tax experience (preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or working towards degree with significant completion of tax curriculum)
• Proficiency with technology for a paperless tax preparation environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High professional integrity
• Attention to detail

What We Are Offering

• Competitive compensation in the range of $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience
• Reasonable and flexible work hours, approximately 30-40 hours per week during business hours from February to mid-April
• Friendly, collaborative environment
• Training and growth opportunities - come back for multiple tax seasons!