Tax Associate (Part-Time, CPA Track Opportunity)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20-35/hour 

Classification: Part time (Approx. 20 hours per week with seasonal increase February-April

Reports To : Director of Operations

Location: Loveland, Colorado (would consider Hybrid after onboarding)

Position Summary

We’re hiring a part-time Tax Associate to support our tax team during the upcoming season, with opportunities to grow into a larger role over time. This is a hands-on position designed for someone who wants to actively prepare returns, deepen their tax skillset, and work directly under a CPA .

You’ll gain practical experience across a range of individual tax returns and play a key role in delivering high-quality work to our clients.

This is an ideal role for someone who:

• Is working toward their CPA or early in their accounting career
• Wants real reps preparing returns (not just organizing documents)
• Is looking for a flexible/off-season role that ramps up during tax season

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Minimum Requirements

• Experience preparing or supporting individual tax returns
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Must be based in Colorado

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a financial planning or tax preparation firm
• Familiarity with CRM systems and tax software systems
• Experience working with client portals or document management systems
• Has completed or supported 50+ tax returns
• Working toward CPA or recently graduated
• Looking to gain experience and work under a CPA
• Comfortable drafting returns independently for review

Schedule & Flexibility

• Part-time: 15–25 hours/week
• Heavier hours during tax season (Feb–April)
• Lighter, flexible schedule outside of peak season
• Hybrid option available after onboarding

Essential Functions and Job Duties

Tax Operations & Support (Primary Focus During Tax Season)

• Manage tax client onboarding and ensure all required information is collected
• Oversee document collection through the client portal
• Follow up with clients on missing documents and provide guidance on required materials
•  Review incoming documents for completeness and accuracy
• Monitor project status alerts in the client portal and keep the team informed
• Assist with preparation of individual tax returns (1040s) and related documentation
• Support extensions, estimated payments, and state filings
• Handle e-file workflows, including Form 8879 routing and confirmations
• Prepare and assist with client-facing tax letters and communications
• Ensure returns stay within the scope of service and are completed on time
• Assist with quarterly estimated tax payments and tracking payment status
• Extract and organize 1099 and DAF data for CPA input
• Manage tax notices and assist with resolution workflows (including Protection Plus claims)

Wealth Client Service & Account Support

• Assist with client service requests and account maintenance: Address updates, Contact information updates, Account linking/delinking
• Support onboarding and upfront client engagement processes
• Assist with recurring CRM maintenance
• Help manage and maintain accurate client data across systems

Insurance & Additional Support

• Prepare insurance quotes and illustrations
• Manage applications through underwriting to in-force status
• Coordinate communication between clients, carriers, and advisors

Client Experience & Communication

• Schedule and conduct welcome calls for new tax clients
• Provide timely and professional communication with clients
• Ensure a smooth and organized client experience across all touchpoints

What Success Looks Like

• Organized, timely, and accurate handling of tax workflows during peak season
• Proactive follow-up with clients—nothing falls through the cracks
• Clean, well-maintained systems and client data across platforms
• High-quality client experience across both tax and wealth interactions
• Strong internal communication and coordination with the team
• Team-oriented with a strong client-first mindset

Additional Context

• Hours could increase during tax season (February–April)
• Cross-functional role supporting both tax and wealth teams
• Opportunity to grow into expanded operational or client service roles

Additional Disclosures

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the occupation described. They shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. 

Perspective Wealth Advisors reserves the right to alter, amend, change, or terminate any responsibilities or other information provided in this job description at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Include : Health (medical, dental, and vison), generous paid time off, sick leave, bereavement, and 9 federal holidays. Additionally, after 6 months of employment PWA offers a 4% 401(k) as well as bonus and incentive compensation

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this in-person office job include the ability to sit for extended periods, use hands for tasks such as typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment, as well as reach with arms and hands. Clear communication through talking and hearing is essential, and close visual acuity is required for tasks like analyzing data, transcribing, using a computer, reading printed materials. The role also demands the ability to adjust focus for both close and distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

EOE Statement: Perspective Wealth Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a background and national sex offender search.