Tax Preparer

Coulter Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Anchorage is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Associate to deliver accurate, compliant tax preparation services for individuals and small businesses using professional tax tools.

You will review financial documents for accuracy, prepare returns, ensure filings follow IRS and state regulations, and explain results in clear, client-friendly terms. You will identify tax-saving opportunities and collaborate with a professional team in a client-focused office environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of tax concepts and compliance requirements.
• Ability to learn and apply tax preparation procedures and software tools.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and small-business tax returns using professional tax tools.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure tax filings follow IRS and state regulations.
• Explain tax results, guidance, and options in clear, client-friendly terms.
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and support sound client decisions.
• Collaborate with a team in a professional office environment.

Skills

Tax concepts

Compliance knowledge

Documentation review

Tax software

Communication

Client service

Attention to detail

Job description

Tax Associate responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and client-focused tax preparation services.

Key duties

• Prepare individual and small-business tax returns using professional tax tools.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure tax filings follow IRS and state regulations.
• Explain tax results, guidance, and available options in clear, client-friendly terms.
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and support sound client decisions.
• Collaborate with a team in a professional office environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of tax concepts, compliance requirements, and documentation review.
• Ability to learn and apply tax preparation procedures and software tools.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.