Tax Accountant / Tax Preparer

Australia-Employment; 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/Tax Preparer to join a growing practice focused on individuals, corporations, and partnerships. The role is on-site with a permanent placement and warrants a commitment through peak tax season, plus a solid benefits package.

Expect extended hours Feb 1–Apr 15 and mandatory half-day Saturdays during tax season, with a compensation range aligned to market norms. The team emphasizes accuracy, client service, and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax experience across individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ProSeries is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

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 experience

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Deadline management

Client relationship building

Tools

QuickBooks

ProSeries

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Tax Accountant / Tax Preparer

$55000 - $95000 per year | Phoenix, AZ | On-Site | Permanent

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

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.