Tax Preparer

Butterworth & Macias, P.C; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterworth & Macias, P.C in El Paso, TX seeks an experienced tax preparer to lead and manage multiple tax engagements across individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, non-profits, and foreign reporting. The role offers leadership opportunities and career advancement within a diverse client base.

Duties include applying tax deductions and credits, preparing tax returns, and advising clients on tax laws using QuickBooks Online/Desktop and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in public accounting experience.
• Preparation of individual and/or business tax returns.
• Degree in accounting is preferable but will substitute experience for education.
• QuickBooks Online and Desktop software experience preferred.
• QuickBooks Online certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization is a must.
• Ability to work with efficiency and accuracy under tight deadline.
• Must be an independent worker with exceptional attention to detail who can work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Use adjustments, deductions, and credits to minimize clients' taxes.
• Compute taxes owed or overpaid using tax software and complete forms.
• Interview clients to gather information on income and expenses.
• Review financial records to determine forms needed for returns.
• Prepare or assist in preparing tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
• Check data input and verify totals for accuracy.
• Provide taxpayers with information and advice for correct completion.
• Consult tax handbooks to determine procedures for atypical returns.
• Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies.

Skills

Tax research

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Independent work

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

QB Online certification

Job description

Job Description

Seeking an experienced tax preparer that can lead and manage multiple tax engagements. This position offers excellent opportunities for leadership and career advancement as well as expanding their tax knowledge and joining our team of professionals. Individuals will have the opportunity of working with a diverse group of large and family-owned businesses. Our firm works with a wide variety of industries. Tax preparers will work directly with individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, non‑profits, retirement returns and foreign reporting requirements.

In addition, QuickBooks Online and Desktop Intuit software experience is preferred. Pay will vary with experience.

Duties

• Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
• Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using accounting tax software, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
• Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
• Review financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.
• Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
• Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.
• Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
• Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
• Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years prior experience in public accounting.
• Preparation of individual and/or business tax returns.
• Degree in accounting is preferable but will substitute experience for education.
• QuickBooks Online and Desktop software experience preferred.
• QuickBooks Online certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization is a must.
• Ability to work with efficiency and accuracy under tight deadline.
• Must be an independent worker with exceptional attention to detail who can work with a team.

Company Description

https://www.ep-cpa.com/