Tax Accountant / Tax Preparer

Jobot; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

New client referrals bonus

Paid mileage and paid company travel

Production bonus

Job summary

Jobot in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare individual, corporate, and partnership returns for a growing client base. You’ll also perform client write-up work and maintain strong relationships with clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of tax experience, strong QuickBooks skills, and familiarity with ProSeries. You’ll work with a supportive team; extended tax-season hours are expected but there is balance outside season.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax preparation experience with individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple tax projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel is essential; ProSeries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
• Perform client write-up accounting and general ledger tasks.
• Assist with special tax projects as needed.
• Work closely with clients to collect information and answer questions.
• Build and maintain client relationships with professionalism.
• Handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

Skills

Tax accounting

Client communication

Time management

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

ProSeries

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Job details

Tax Accountant | Phoenix, AZ | $55-95k | PTO, Client Referral Bonuses, Production Bonuses, Retirement Match, Health Insurance

Salary: $55,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a growing accounting practice in Phoenix with a team that values accuracy, support, and strong client relationships. We handle individual, corporate, and partnership tax assignments along with client accounting work. We are looking for a reliable Tax Preparer who can manage core tax responsibilities and help support growth.

Why join us

You’ll work with a supportive team and enjoy a stable, long-term opportunity. You’ll build rapport with clients and gain exposure to a broad mix of tax and accounting work. We offer a solid benefits package with incentives tied to production and client growth. Tax season demands extended hours, but the rest of the year offers balance.

Job Details

Job Duties and Requirements

• Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Perform client write-up accounting and general ledger tasks
• Assist with special tax projects as needed
• Work closely with clients to collect information and answer questions
• Build and maintain client relationships with professionalism
• Handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently

Skills and Traits

• 3+ years of individual, corporate, and partnership tax experience
• Strong QuickBooks skills and general ledger accounting experience
• Experience with ProSeries a plus but not required
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel
• Professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines

Work Schedule

• February 1 through April 15 requires extended hours, possibly over 50 per week
• Mandatory half-day Saturdays during tax season

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• New client referrals bonus
• Paid mileage and paid company travel
• Production bonus

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