Seasonal Tax Preparer

Job Description

Seasonal Tax Accountants help prepare income tax return forms for individuals & businesses. Reviews financial records, such as prior tax return forms, income statements, and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare return. Computes taxes owed, and completes entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.

Examples of the duties

• Compute taxes owed or overpaid, complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
• Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or businesses.
• Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients’ taxes to a minimum.
• 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.
• 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.
• Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required.
• Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or EA preferred, or actively seeking either credential
• 3+ years of relevant experience in taxation services
• Strong technical skills and a deep understanding of at least one to two specific industries
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service, technical writing skills and research skills
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate others in face of tight deadlines or complex situations requiring on the spot thinking
• Developmental skills to train and mentor team members

Who We Are
At Christianson, we’re more than just your local accounting and consulting firm. We’re dedicated to getting to know our clients on a deeper level so that we can not only serve their needs today, but also anticipate future needs and design custom solutions to ensure their success. We create clients for life.

Christianson, PLLP, a locally and nationally respected CPA and consulting firm, provides traditional services such as accounting services, auditing, tax, and estate planning to large and small clients across a variety of industries, from agribusiness and manufacturing to biofuels and health care.

Here’s why we think you should work here!
With our varied client base, Christianson provides a challenging and fast-paced work environment with a wide range of opportunities for our employees. There is boundless potential for advancement and further education. We’re proud to be a community-oriented firm and we value staff who understand the importance of giving back to the communities we serve and live in. We are professional, we work hard, but we also like to have fun. We enjoy time together in and out of work with planned socials, contests, and other events.

We Want to See You Succeed
Our firm’s purpose is to Help People Succeed, whether it be our client, our co-workers, or our communities. At Christianson, we take a special interest in pursuing people who have the capacity and desire to help people succeed.

At Christianson, the fuel that drives our best work is collaboration. We’re not just about careers – we’re about opportunities for well-rounded individuals. We strive to give each employee room to grow, as a professional and as a person. 

Our experience, expertise, and skills are enriched by the varied landscape of people on our teams and in our communities. We’re dedicated to ensuring everyone at Christianson feels that they belong, that their ideas will be heard and respected, and that their unique perspective is appreciated and honored. Keeping our teammates involved and supported isn’t a one-time act – it’s an ongoing commitment! 

Some of the ways we empower our staff include continuing education opportunities; internal councils and committees to drive our wellness, engagement, and DEI efforts; and our annual onsite all-staff retreat we call “Camp Christianson”. 

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary Range: $27.00-$30.00 an hour