Seasonal Tax Preparer (Remote)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Wenatchee (WA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 59.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

CLA is seeking an experienced Seasonal Tax Preparer to join our tax team in Washington. The role focuses on preparing tax returns for individuals and businesses, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, and maximizing deductions where possible.

You will work closely with clients, gather documents, and perform tax research, with a collaborative, flexible environment that supports career growth and a strong commitment to service.

Formación

• 1 year of relevant experience in tax return preparation preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare 1040 forms for individual income tax returns and file electronically or by mail.
• Compute tax liabilities and refunds and identify deductions and credits.
• Collect and organize tax documents and enter data into tax software.
• Communicate with clients to answer questions and guide on tax issues.

Conocimientos

Tax preparation

Client communication

Attention to detail

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 9,000 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is seeking to hire an experienced Seasonal Tax Preparer to join our talented tax team. The position offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

This role prepares tax returns for clients as individuals or businesses or on behalf of a trust or estate. They play a key role in helping individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and regulations, while minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing tax savings.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Seasonal Tax Preparer role:

Tax Preparation

Prepare 1040 forms for individual income tax returns and files tax returns electronically or by mail. Maintains accurate records of tax returns and related documents. Ensure tax return compliance with tax laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local tax laws.

Consultation

Calculate tax liabilities and refunds based on the information provided. Identify and apply any available tax deductions, credits, or exemptions that may be applicable to the taxpayer's situation. May perform detailed reviews on tax returns, research, and compliance work with an emphasis on calculations, accounting theory, and tax law compliance. Maintain technical tax skills through continuing professional education, on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions. Perform tax research where appropriate.

Administrative

Collect and organize tax-related documents, such as income statements, expense receipts, and investment records, and enter data from these documents into tax preparation software.

Client Management

Communicate directly with clients to answer questions and provide guidance on tax-related matters. Record billable time in billing system to ensure timely client billing/invoicing.

Job Requirements

• 1 year of relevant experience in tax return preparation preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in California is: $28.20 - $45.50.

The compensation range for this position in Colorado is: $26.00 - $41.00.

The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $26.00 - $42.50.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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