Tax Preparer at Joyful Tucson, AZ

Income Tax Return Preparer

Overview

Joyful Jobs is recruiting a tax preparer on behalf of Bottom Line Tax & Accounting. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer. It requires expertise in the preparation of income tax return forms using Ultra Tax software for individuals, businesses, and other entities.

• Review financial records, such as prior tax return forms, income statements, and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare returns.
• Prepare year-end and adjust journal entries.
• Prepare reconciliation statement of book to tax.
• Prepare schedules and analyses that support tax return entries.
• Interview and correspond with clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances, and other information required for the return.
• Compute taxes owed and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
• Perform tax research, consult IRS, and state tax laws, regulations, rulings, and pronouncements to determine the proper tax treatment for preparation of atypical returns.
• Perform input verification of drafted income tax returns prepared by others to detect errors.
• Compare prior year income, deductions, credits, payments, and taxes with current year and analyzes and records variances and their causes.
• Organize income tax packages in accordance with office procedures to facilitate Final Review.

Desired Credentials, Skills, and Experience

• EA or CPA Required.
• Minimum of three years' experience working in a public accounting firm or tax preparation business.
• Preferred: proficiency in Quick Books.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced, production environment.

Compensation/Benefits

• Salary range $52,000-$72,800 ($23-$35 per hour), DOE.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Bonus opportunities throughout the year ranging from 3-10% of annual pay, depending on company and individual performance.
• Health Insurance, Vision, and Dental Plans.
• Retirement Plan.
• Costco Membership.
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• One hundred-twenty (120) PTO hours.
• Opportunity to earn 4-day work weeks or PTO bonus after proving abilities.
• Company-paid continuing education and professional membership allowance of $400. Team training throughout the year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.