Tax Preparer

Pioneer Wealth Management Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Wealth Management Group is seeking a Tax Preparer to join our Austin-area team, blending tax expertise with personalized financial planning for individuals and small businesses.

The role is full-time and hybrid, with some work-from-home flexibility, and requires preparing federal, state, and local returns, while identifying tax savings opportunities and ensuring compliance with current laws.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Tax Preparation and Tax, with experience preparing individual and small business returns.
• Ability to interpret and apply Tax Law to client situations while ensuring compliance and identifying planning opportunities.
• Proficiency in working with Financial Statements and related documentation to support accurate tax filings.
• Foundational knowledge of Finance to integrate tax strategies into broader financial planning objectives.
• Experience with tax preparation software and common office productivity tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain tax concepts to clients in accessible language.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
• Relevant credential such as Enrolled Agent (EA), CPA, or progress toward such certification is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
• Review documentation and gather client information.
• Identify potential tax savings and planning opportunities.
• Collaborate with financial planners to integrate tax strategies into plans.
• Respond to client inquiries and resolve tax notices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax law changes and document work.
• Support the continuous improvement of tax preparation processes.

Skills

Tax preparation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client service

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Tax software

Office productivity tools

Job description

Company Description

Pioneer Wealth Management Group is a fee-only financial planning firm serving individuals and small businesses in achieving their financial objectives. The firm offers a wide range of services, including comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax planning, college planning, estate planning, insurance planning, and cash flow management. Pioneer Wealth is committed to guiding clients through complex financial issues so they can reduce stress and focus on their lives. The team strives to create a comfortable, transparent, and trusting environment for every client relationship. This client-centered approach shapes how services are delivered and how team members collaborate.

Role Description

The Tax Preparer is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, with some flexibility for work from home. This role is responsible for preparing federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and small businesses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws and regulations. Day-to-day tasks include gathering and analyzing client financial information, reviewing supporting documentation, and identifying potential tax savings and planning opportunities. The Tax Preparer will collaborate with financial planners to integrate tax strategies into broader financial plans, respond to client inquiries, and assist in resolving tax notices or issues. The role also involves maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax law changes, documenting work thoroughly, and supporting the continuous improvement of tax preparation processes.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Tax Preparation and Tax, with experience preparing individual and small business returns.
• Ability to interpret and apply Tax Law to client situations while ensuring compliance and identifying planning opportunities.
• Proficiency in working with Financial Statements and related documentation to support accurate tax filings.
• Foundational knowledge of Finance to integrate tax strategies into broader financial planning objectives.
• Experience with tax preparation software and common office productivity tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain tax concepts to clients in accessible language.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
• Relevant credential such as Enrolled Agent (EA), CPA, or progress toward such certification is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.