Tax Preparer

Fast Tax Service Inc; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Commission-based pay

Job summary

Fast Tax Service Inc is seeking an entry-level Tax Professional (Tax Preparer) to join our team. No prior experience is required, and we offer a welcoming, dynamic work environment with flexible hours and growth potential.

You will interview clients, assist with accurate tax return preparation, and help expand client services at multiple locations. Key qualifications include a High School Diploma, 35 wpm typing, basic computer skills, and strong communication and people skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing speed of at least 35 wpm.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn tax software.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent people skills.
• Team player; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Completion of company-provided Tax Knowledge Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face client interviews and gather information.
• Prepare tax returns accurately and timely for clients.
• Support client retention and upsell additional services when appropriate.
• Make client appointments and assemble client packets as needed.
• Answer phones, direct calls, greet clients, and handle messages.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the team.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

People skills

Team oriented

Fast-paced environment

Tax Knowledge Assessment

Education

High School Diploma

AFSP Certification

Job description

Tax Professional (Tax Preparer) – Entry Level

Are you looking for a fun, dynamic work environment? Do you need a job with flexible hours? Are you looking for some extra cash? If you answered YES to any of these questions, Fast Tax has a great opportunity for you! We are excited to announce that we are now seeking career-minded candidates for Tax Professional (Tax Preparer) positions; NO experience necessary.

Tax Professional (Tax Preparer) base responsibilities include:

• Conducting face-to-face client interviews
• Providing high-quality tax return preparation assistance to clients to ensure that accurate and complete tax returns are filed in a timely manner
• Increasing client retention, generating business growth and offering additional products and services

Other Responsibilities as needed:

• Make client appointments
• Assemble client packets
• Answer telephone, direct calls, take messages
• Greet arriving clients
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic typing skills (minimum 35 wpm)
• Basic computer operating skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing
• Excellent people skills
• Experience working in a fast-pace environment
• Team-oriented
• Successful completion of company provided Tax Knowledge Assessment

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Sales and/or marketing experience
• Previous tax preparation work experience
• Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) Certification

Pay is based on hourly rate plus commission

Fast Tax Service Inc

At Fast Tax, our mission is to serve our Clients by providing high quality, professional tax services. Fast Tax was founded in 1991 and has grown from 10 preparers at four locations to over 100 preparers at 23 locations spanning the Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge Areas.

We attribute the growth and success of our Company to our belief in 3 core principles: Integrity, Accuracy and Service. For more than 25 years, we have been committed to serving the needs of our Clients with the help of a diverse, dedicated team of Enrolled Agents, Accounting Professionals, and other Tax Professionals who have years of experience in the tax services industry.

We pride ourselves on maintaining our competitiveness by being aware of and prepared for the complexities that our industry encounters every year. Our objective is to continue to uphold our tradition of excellence in the tax services industry by evaluating and taking full advantage of the latest technologies while keeping abreast of the ever changing tax laws that may affect our Clients.

Our company was founded on service and as we look toward the future, we will never lose sight of who and what is most important to us—our Clients

Company Website: www.fasttaxweb.com