Tax Administrative Assistant/Financial Preparer

Bank Forward; Carrington (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Tax Forward is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to prepare financial statements, process payroll, and ensure tax compliance for clients. The role involves handling confidential information with integrity while coordinating across departments to meet tax deadlines.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of tax administration experience and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Full-time hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with longer hours during peak tax season.

Qualifications

• Requires college degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in tax administration
• Handles confidential information securely
• Reviews Tax Return data for accuracy and completeness
• Communicates Tax Return information to clients

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements for clients.
• Processes routine client data including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Completes Payroll and quarterly reports.
• Identifies and resolves payroll errors.
• Prepares clients for tax season by compiling and entering data.
• Assists in department scheduling and coordination.
• Reviews Tax Return data for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicates Tax Return information to clients.

Skills

Financial statements

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

At Tax Forward we believe in the commitment to seek out and provide financial and insurance solutions for tomorrow, not just for today. In doing so, we help our customers, employees and communities 'fast forward' to the goals they strive to achieve in life.

Benefits: Health (Traditional and High-Deductible plan options), Dental, Vision, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, HSA, 401k, Company paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance, Voluntary paid benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Extended Medical Absence Leave, and Employee Stock Ownership!

Work Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Longer hours will apply for tax season from January-April.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications:

• Prepares financial statements for clients.
• Processes routine client data, including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Completes Payroll and quarterly reports.
• Identifies and resolves payroll errors.
• Prepares clients for tax season by compiling and entering their monthly and year-end financial information into the system.
• Respectfully handles confidential information.
• Complies with applicable banking, insurance, investment, and tax laws and regulations.
• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a college degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and three to five years’ experience in tax administration.
• Effectively transfers calls, takes and delivers messages, and answers questions as appropriate.
• Assists various departments with copying and organizing information. Some administrative assistance will be required.
• Assists in the management of department schedules. Schedule and organize activities such as meetings and department/location activities.
• Reviews Tax Return data for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicates Tax Return information to clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer