Seasonal Tax Preparer

About CLA

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 9,000 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is seeking to hire an experienced Seasonal Tax Preparer to join our talented tax team. The position offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment. This role prepares tax returns for clients as individuals or businesses or on behalf of a trust or estate. They play a key role in helping individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and regulations, while minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing tax savings.

Tax Preparation:
Prepare 1040 forms for individual income tax returns and files tax returns electronically or by mail. Maintains accurate records of tax returns and related documents. Ensure tax return compliance with tax laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local tax laws.

Consultation:
Calculate tax liabilities and refunds based on the information provided. Identify and apply any available tax deductions, credits, or exemptions that may be applicable to the taxpayer's situation. May perform detailed reviews on tax returns, research, and compliance work with an emphasis on calculations, accounting theory, and tax law compliance. Maintain technical tax skills through continuing professional education, on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions.

Perform tax research where appropriate.

Administrative:
Collect and organize tax-related documents, such as income statements, expense receipts, and investment records, and enter data from these documents into tax preparation software.

Client Management:
Communicate directly with clients to answer questions and provide guidance on tax-related matters. Record billable time in billing system to ensure timely client billing/invoicing.

1 year of relevant experience in tax return preparation preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential.

At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility. Watch our video to see why people join CLA.

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit

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