Jr. Tax Preparer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Are you the kind of person who believes we are overtaxed as a country and wants to do something about it. Helping small businesses use the code to keep more of their money instead of just mindlessly filling out paperwork to hand more of it over to uncle Sam to waste.

Do you enjoy learning how tax returns actually work, not just entering numbers but understanding the why behind them, and steadily improving your skills with each return you touch?

Do you notice details others miss, ask thoughtful questions, and take pride in doing work carefully and correctly?

Do you take initiative and are self-directed?

Anderson.Tax is looking for a Junior Tax Preparer who is eager to grow, contribute to a high-standard tax team, and build real experience in thoughtful, ethical tax preparation. This role is designed for someone early in their tax career who wants more than seasonal work, is excited to learn through hands-on experience, guidance, and feedback, and is a detail-driven, proactive problem-solver.

You’ll work closely with senior tax professionals and firm leadership to prepare individual and business returns, review client documents thoroughly, and assist with tax planning and strategy work. While you won’t be expected to know everything on day one, you will be expected to slow down, pay attention to details, ask questions, and continually improve the quality of your work.

This is NOT a remote position.

Why Join Anderson.Tax?

At Anderson.Tax, we believe the tax code is a tool, not something to fear, and not something to blindly follow.

Our firm is rooted in thoughtful strategy, strong ethics, and continual learning. We’re looking for a Junior Tax Preparer who wants more than a seasonal role, and someone who is excited to build real experience as part of a team, sharpen their judgment, and grow into a highly skilled tax professional.

You don’t need a ton of experience to succeed here but you do need curiosity, focus, an all-in team mentality, and a strong desire to get better every day.

Our Mission

We make taxes less taxing.

That means:

• Thoughtful strategy over mindlessly filling out tax forms
• Helping clients pay what they legally owe. Not more, not less
• Year-round client support, not seasonal chaos
• Clear systems, high standards, and calm execution

Who This Role Is For

You may be a great fit if:

• You’re hungry to learn and improve with every return
• You are self-directed
• You are solutions-oriented
• You may not get everything right at first but learn quickly and applies feedback
• You’re detail-driven
• You’re a proactive problem-solver
• You have a background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• You’re quality-focused
• You have up to 2 years of experience preparing tax returns or working in a tax-related role
• You take accountability seriously
• You are not yet a CPA , but are working toward your CPA or EA (or plan to)
• You are eager to gain experience preparing returns and assisting with tax planning
• You believe the tax code should be used ethically and intelligently to benefit clients
• You care more about helping clients make smart decisions than blindly defaulting to overpayment
• You enjoy learning by doing and steadily improving your technical skills

What You’ll Do

As a Junior Tax Preparer , you’ll work closely with senior tax professionals and firm leadership to build strong fundamentals while gaining real-world experience.

Tax Preparation & Skill Development

• Prepare individual and business tax returns under guidance
• Review all client documents thoroughly line by line, page by page
• Ask questions, flag inconsistencies, and seek clarity when something doesn’t look right
• Assist with tax planning and strategy work
• Learn to identify potential issues, missed opportunities, and improvement areas
• Continually improve accuracy, efficiency, and confidence

Team & Client Support

• Communicate clearly with internal team members
• Support clients throughout the year, not just during tax season
• Participate in training, reviews, and feedback sessions
• Follow firm systems while learning why we do things the way we do

What We Value

• Integrity – honesty and trust above all
• Growth – dedicated to personal development and continuous learning. 
• Excellence – technically sound, thoughtfully executed work
• Ownership – taking full responsibility for our roles and actions

This Role Is NOT for You If

You want to rush through returns without fully understanding the details
You skip documents or assume information instead of verifying it
You believe taxes should always be overpaid “just in case”
You’re uncomfortable using the tax code ethically to support clients
You’re not interested in learning, feedback, or skill development
You live outside the Boise, ID area

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience $50,000 - $65,000
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision benefits
• Employer-funded profit sharing with 401(k) option (eligibility applies)
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship
• Supportive, mission-driven team culture

Position Details

• Status: Full-time
• Hours: Full-time, salaried
• Location: In-Office

Software & Systems

• Drake
• QuickBooks Online
• Monday
• Google Suite
• Google Meet
• Zoom
• Slack
• Secure client portals and cloud-based systems