Tax Preparer | Contract

Vaco by Highspring; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced Income Tax Preparer to support their team during the upcoming tax season. This contract opportunity is ideal for a tax professional with experience preparing individual and small business tax returns who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The successful candidate will have strong technical tax knowledge, experience using UltraTax or similar tax preparation software, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent designation preferred.
• 3+ years of experience preparing tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
• Proficiency with UltraTax or other tax preparation software required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with clients and team members.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and small business tax returns in accordance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Utilize UltraTax or comparable tax preparation software to prepare, review, and finalize tax filings.
• Conduct tax research to ensure compliance and identify tax-saving opportunities for clients.
• Gather and review financial information and supporting documentation from clients.
• Review client-provided financial statements and make necessary adjustments for tax compliance purposes.
• Provide tax planning recommendations to help clients minimize tax liabilities and achieve financial goals.
• Maintain accurate and organized client records and tax documentation.
• Respond to client questions and provide timely updates throughout the tax preparation process.
• Develop an understanding of clients' businesses and industries to provide informed tax guidance.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation preferred

Tools

UltraTax

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Income Tax Preparer to support their team during the upcoming tax season. This contract opportunity is ideal for a tax professional with experience preparing individual and small business tax returns who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The successful candidate will have strong technical tax knowledge, experience using UltraTax or similar tax preparation software, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while delivering accurate and compliant tax returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and small business tax returns in accordance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Utilize UltraTax or comparable tax preparation software to prepare, review, and finalize tax filings.
• Conduct tax research to ensure compliance and identify tax-saving opportunities for clients.
• Gather and review financial information and supporting documentation from clients.
• Review client-provided financial statements and make necessary adjustments for tax compliance purposes.
• Provide tax planning recommendations to help clients minimize tax liabilities and achieve financial goals.
• Maintain accurate and organized client records and tax documentation.
• Respond to client questions and provide timely updates throughout the tax preparation process.
• Develop an understanding of clients' businesses and industries to provide informed tax guidance.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation preferred.
• 3+ years of experience preparing tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
• Proficiency with UltraTax or other tax preparation software required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with clients and team members.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with a variety of small business clients.
• Experience providing tax planning and advisory services.
• Ability to identify tax-saving opportunities and compliance risks.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Privacy Notice

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).