Tax Preparer

Title: Seasonal Tax Prep

Location: Orangeburg, NY

Salary: $30.00-$50.00 per hour dependent on experience

Benefits: N/A

Work Schedule: Part-Time, estimated 15-20 hours per week

Position Type: Seasonal Temp, estimated January 11th 2027 through May 28th 2027

Overview: Local public accounting firm seeks seasonal Tax Prep support. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of business and personal tax prep experience, part-time availability through the duration of tax season, and be local to the Orangeburg, NY are for on-site work. This is a routine annual need, so if someone performs well this could be a long-term seasonal relationship with the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare individual and business tax returns, including 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S returns.
• Gather, organize, and review client tax documents and financial information for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter tax data and prepare returns using professional tax preparation software.
• Assist with preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Research basic tax issues and apply applicable tax rules and regulations.
• Review prior-year returns and workpapers to identify changes and missing information.
• Communicate with clients to obtain additional documentation and resolve routine tax questions.
• Prepare tax extensions, estimated tax payments, and related filings.
• Assist with tax notices, correspondence, and other basic client tax matters.
• Perform basic bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial data entry as needed.
• Prepare and organize tax workpapers and supporting schedules.
• Review completed returns for accuracy, consistency, and completeness prior to submission.
• Maintain organized client files and protect confidential financial and tax information.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the CPA and tax team during tax season.
• Assist with other accounting, tax preparation, and client-service functions as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of tax prep experience in a public accounting setting, with strong ability to handle both business and personal returns
• QuickBooks proficient
• Must be available through the duration of tax season for part-time work, there is some flex on the scheduling