Tax Preparer

Job Description

Job Description

** Zenith Tax & Accounting LLC ** is a growing CPA firm providing comprehensive tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We are committed to delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality service while helping our clients navigate complex tax and financial matters.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented Tax Preparer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience preparing individual and business tax returns and a strong understanding of federal and state tax laws. This role requires technical tax knowledge, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state individual and business tax returns , including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, and 1120.
• Review client tax documents, financial statements, general ledgers, trial balances, and supporting schedules.
• Identify missing information, inconsistencies, and potential tax issues before completing returns.
• Perform tax research and stay current with changes in federal and state tax laws.
• Prepare workpapers and supporting schedules to properly document tax return positions.
• Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information and resolve tax-related questions.
• Identify potential tax-planning opportunities and bring them to the attention of senior team members.
• Assist with estimated tax calculations, extensions, and other tax compliance matters.
• Maintain accurate and organized client files and documentation.
• Work closely with CPAs, accountants, and other team members to ensure returns are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client financial and tax information.
• Provide professional and responsive client service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience preparing individual and/or business tax returns.
• Working knowledge of federal and state income taxation.
• Experience preparing Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, and/or 1120 is strongly preferred.
• Ability to review financial statements, general ledgers, and accounting records for tax preparation purposes.
• Experience with professional tax preparation software.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client assignments and meet tax-season deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with the tax team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with a CPA firm or public accounting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• CPA candidate, or EA candidate is a plus.
• Experience preparing partnership, S-Corporation, and C-Corporation returns.
• Experience with multi-state tax returns.
• Experience with tax planning and tax research.
• Familiarity with international tax reporting is a plus.

Why Join Zenith Tax & Accounting LLC?

At Zenith Tax & Accounting LLC, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of individual and business tax engagements while developing your technical and professional skills.

We value accuracy, professionalism, continuous learning, teamwork, and excellent client service . As our firm continues to grow, we are looking for team members who want to grow with us and build a long-term career in public accounting and taxation.

** Join Zenith Tax & Accounting LLC and become part of a growing CPA firm committed to delivering exceptional tax and accounting services. **

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

• Tax Preparation: 1 year (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Katy, TX 77494 (Required)

Work Location: In person