Tax Processing Specialist

BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

BerryDunn is seeking a Tax Processing Specialist to join our ATAT Services Support Team. This in-office role supports the firm’s tax service teams from Portland or Bangor, Maine, reporting to the Tax Operations Manager.

You will manage tax return processing, reviews, and client communications to ensure timely, accurate deliverables. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational and client service skills, detail orientation, and adaptability in a fast-paced, due-date-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Prior tax processing or preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with CCH Axcess.

Responsibilities

• Print, assemble, and electronically deliver various types of tax returns for clients.
• Perform quality reviews of tax returns and ensure accuracy and compliance with firm standards.
• Communicate with clients, colleagues, and management regarding processing and deliverables.
• Monitor, prioritize, and manage client deliverables and filing deadlines.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule while following up on outstanding items.
• Demonstrate teamwork and adaptability during peak tax seasons and deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

CCH Axcess Platform

Tax processing experience

Tools

CCH Axcess Platform

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

BerryDunn is seeking a Tax Processing Specialist to join our dynamic ATAT Services Support Team. This position provides critical operational support to the firm’s tax service teams serving a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and client service skills, and demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, due date-driven environment. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and consistently deliver high-quality work. A commitment to continuous technical and professional development, collaboration, and process improvement is essential. Prior tax processing and/or preparation experience is preferred.

The Tax Processing Specialist must be able to effectively prioritize work, manage multiple competing deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, due date-driven environment. This is an in-office position based in either our Portland or Bangor, Maine office. This role reports directly to the Tax Operations Manager.

You Will

• Print, assemble, and electronically deliver various types of tax returns, including corporate, partnership, individual, trust, estate, and exempt organization filings. Prepare paper filings for mailing and assemble returns for delivery through client portals, secure file-sharing platforms, and email.
• Perform quality reviews of tax returns and related deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards. Coordinate timely distribution of finalized deliverables while providing professional service to clients and internal teams.
• Communicate directly with clients, colleagues, and management regarding tax return processing, deliverables, and related matters.
• Monitor, prioritize, and manage client deliverables, workflow tasks, and filing deadlines within a fast-paced, due date-driven environment.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule while proactively following up on outstanding items to meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork by actively contributing to a collaborative work environment, understanding both individual and team responsibilities, building positive working relationships, and seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback as needed.
• Adapt to changing priorities and workload demands, particularly during peak tax seasons and critical filing deadlines.

You Have

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Prior tax processing or preparation experience preferred
• Adaptability in learning new software and willingness to adapt to new processes in an ever-changing environment.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, due date-driven environment.
• Discretion in managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and proactively follow up with stakeholders as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated experience using the CCH Axcess Platform, including Tax, Document, Workflow, Engagement, and related applications, is preferred.

Compensation Details

The hourly rate for this role is $28.00-$32.00 per hour. This rate range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final rate may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The hourly rate for the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

BerryDunn Benefits & Culture

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn .

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.

BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. The firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com .

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