Tax Preparer Job Cedar Park Texas USA,Accounting

Pay Range: $25.00–$36.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Seasonal | In-Office | Potential for Permanent Placement

Empower Wealth & Tax is seeking an experienced Seasonal Tax Preparer to join our in-house tax team for the upcoming tax season. This position is ideal for a tax professional who can independently prepare individual income tax returns, work efficiently during a busy filing season, and provide accurate, professional service to our clients.

This is a seasonal position with the potential for permanent, year-round placement for the right candidate based on performance, experience, and the continued needs of our growing tax department.

Training will take place from our Cedar Park office.

This is an in-office position and is not available for remote work.

Responsibilities Seasonal Tax Preparer

Empower Wealth & Tax

Cedar Park, Lakeway, Georgetown, TX

Pay Range: $25.00–$36.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Seasonal | In-Office | Potential for Permanent Placement

This is a seasonal position with the potential for permanent, year-round placement for the right candidate based on performance, experience, and the continued needs of our growing tax department.

Training will take place from our Cedar Park office.

This is an in-office position and is not available for remote work.

Prepare federal and state individual income tax returns
Prepare returns involving retirement income, Social Security, IRA and pension distributions, investment income, capital gains and losses, itemized deductions, and other individual tax matters
Prepare multi-state individual returns when applicable
Review client tax documents for completeness and identify missing or inconsistent information
Communicate with clients regarding documents, questions, and additional information needed to complete their returns
Prepare more complex individual returns based on experience
Assist with trust, estate, business, partnership, and corporate returns based on experience
Work with CPAs and other tax preparers to research and resolve tax preparation questions
Assist with extensions and other tax-season filing needs
Maintain accurate documentation and follow established preparation and review procedures
Manage multiple returns and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Maintain strict confidentiality of client financial and tax information

Qualifications

Prior professional tax preparation experience required
Strong experience preparing Form 1040 individual income tax returns
Experience preparing federal and state income tax returns
Knowledge of common retirement-related tax matters
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple returns and deadlines during tax season
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable communicating directly with clients
Ability to work collaboratively with CPAs, tax preparers, advisors, and administrative staff
Experience with complex and multi-state individual returns preferred
Experience preparing trust, estate, business, partnership, or corporate returns is a plus
EA, CPA, or other tax credentials are a plus but not required

Opportunity for Permanent Placement

While this position is being hired for tax season, we are interested in identifying a strong tax professional who may have the opportunity to transition into a permanent, year-round position with our firm.

Empower Wealth & Tax provides tax services within an integrated wealth management and retirement planning environment. Permanent opportunities may include tax preparation, year-round tax planning support, tax notice assistance, Roth conversion reporting, and collaboration with our wealth management team.

Location: Cedar Park, Lakeway, Georgetown, TX

Position: Seasonal, with Potential for Permanent Placement

Work Arrangement: In-Office Only;
No Remote Work