Tax Preparer

Tharp Consulting; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Tax Associate in Hazelwood, MO to deliver accurate, compliant tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. You will review client documents, explain results, and identify potential tax-saving opportunities while ensuring adherence to IRS and state regulations.

A supportive team environment will aid ongoing professional development. The role focuses on accuracy, client service, and ongoing training to strengthen tax knowledge and advisory skills in a

Qualifications

• Accurate handling of tax data with strong attention to details.
• Understanding of current tax regulations at federal and state levels.
• Ability to interpret and analyze client financial documents.
• Clear and professional communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and small-business tax returns using professional tax tools.
• Review client financial documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Explain tax results, filing outcomes, and options clearly to clients.
• Follow IRS and state tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities based on client information.
• Provide strong client service while working with the office team.
• Maintain knowledge through training to strengthen tax, compliance, and advisory skills.

Skills

Accuracy & detail

Tax regulations understanding

Financial document interpretation

Client communication

Job description

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

• Prepare individual and small-business tax returns using professional tax tools.
• Review client financial documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Explain tax results, filing outcomes, and available tax options clearly to clients.
• Follow IRS and applicable state tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities based on client information.
• Provide strong client service while working with a supportive office team.
• Maintain knowledge through training to strengthen tax, compliance, and advisory skills.

Key qualifications/skills:

accuracy and attention to detail, understanding of tax regulations, ability to interpret financial documents, and excellent client communication and professionalism.