Tax Preparer

Coda Search│Staffing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Temporary Tax Associate to support their accounting team during the busy season. This role involves preparing and reviewing tax returns and assisting with compliance projects. The ideal candidate has 1-5 years of relevant tax experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong analytical and organizational skills. The position offers a pay range of $25.00/hr to $40.00/hr on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax department.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, and/or partnership tax returns.
• Assist in gathering and organizing tax-related financial data.
• Perform reconciliations of tax accounts to ensure compliance.
• Support quarterly and annual tax filings, extensions, and payments.
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices as needed.

Skills

Tax preparation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

UltraTax

ProSeries

Drake

Job description

Temporary Tax Associate

Your client is seeking a Temporary Tax Associate to support their accounting and finance team during the busy season. This role will focus on preparing and reviewing tax returns, assisting with filings, and supporting various compliance-related projects. The ideal candidate has prior tax experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, and/or partnership tax returns (Federal and State).
• Assist in gathering and organizing tax-related financial data and supporting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations of tax accounts and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support quarterly and annual tax filings, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Assist with responding to IRS and state tax notices, as needed.
• Work closely with internal finance teams or external auditors to provide requested tax information.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accuracy in all tax-related documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–5 years of relevant tax experience (public accounting or corporate tax department).
• Familiarity with tax preparation software (e.g., UltraTax, ProSeries, Drake, or similar).
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities.

Base Pay Range:

$25.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Seniority Level:

Associate

Employment type:

Contract

Job Function:

Accounting/Auditing