Seasonal Tax Preparer

Christiansoncpa; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued education opportunities

Professional development support

Annual onsite all‑staff retreat

Job summary

Christiansoncpa is seeking a Seasonal Tax Accountant to assist in preparing tax return forms for individuals and businesses. Responsibilities include reviewing financial records and preparing complex tax returns while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience in taxation services. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The position offers continued education opportunities and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in taxation services.
• Deep understanding of one or two specific industries.
• Leadership skills to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple to complex tax returns for individuals or businesses.
• Review financial records to determine forms needed for tax returns.
• Consult tax law handbooks for atypical returns.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Tax preparation

Client service

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or EA certification preferred

Job description

Seasonal Tax Accountants help prepare income tax return forms for individuals & businesses. Reviews financial records, such as prior tax return forms, income statements, and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare return. Computes taxes owed, and completes entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.

Examples of the Duties

• Compute taxes owed or overpaid, complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
• Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or businesses.
• Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients’ taxes to a minimum.
• Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
• Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.
• Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
• Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
• Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required.
• Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or EA preferred, or actively seeking either credential.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in taxation services.
• Strong technical skills and a deep understanding of at least one to two specific industries.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service, technical writing skills, and research skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate others in face of tight deadlines or complex situations requiring on the spot thinking.
• Developmental skills to train and mentor team members.

Benefits

• Continued education opportunities and professional development support.
• Internal councils and committees focused on wellness, engagement, and DEI efforts.
• Annual onsite all‑staff retreat.
• Competitive fee structures based on return complexity and processing time.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.