Senior Tax Preparer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior Tax Preparer to become the right hand to the owner inside Anderson.Tax .

This is not a volume-prep role. This is a leadership and strategy position for someone who loves diving deep into the tax code, spotting missed opportunities, mentoring younger preparers, and producing technically excellent work that clients can trust without hesitation.

If you take pride in accuracy, move quickly without sacrificing quality, and believe the tax code is a tool to be used intelligently for clients , this may be the best role you ever take.

Our Mission

We make taxes less taxing.

That means:

• Thoughtful strategy over mindlessly filling out tax forms
• Year-round client support, not seasonal chaos
• High standards, clear systems, and calm execution

What You’ll Do

• Review individual, business, and complex multi-state tax returns
• Confidently sign off on returns without needing further review
• Catch errors, oversights, and missed planning opportunities
• Work directly with the owner on high-level tax strategy and planning cases
• Train, mentor, and uplevel junior tax preparers
• Maintain firmwide quality standards and workflows
• Ensure deadlines are met efficiently and consistently
• Support clients year-round, not just during tax season
• Contribute to building scalable systems that prioritize clarity and accuracy

Busy season expectations:
Occasional extra hours during peak season, but this is not a churn-and-burn firm.
Last year, we averaged under 55 hours per week during peak season .

We prioritize quality over quantity—always.

Who You Are

• CPA or EA required
• 6–8+ years of strong technical preparation and review experience
• Extensive experience with:
• • Complex 1040s
  • S Corporations & Partnerships
  • Trusts & estates
  • Multi-state returns
  • Tax planning concepts
• Exceptionally deadline-driven and efficient
• Able to move quickly without sacrificing accuracy
• Confident in your tax knowledge, yet humble enough to keep learning
• High-integrity, detail-oriented, and deeply ethical
• A natural teacher and mentor
• Strong communicator who can manage both returns and people

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 believe taxes should always be paid “just to be safe”
• You’re uncomfortable using the tax code assertively when it’s legally supported
• You argue over basic deductions instead of focusing on strategy
• You move slowly, miss deadlines, or over-think simple returns
• You dislike managing or mentoring people
• You view tax compliance as purely transactional instead of strategic
• You don’t live in Boise, ID or aren’t willing to relocate

If You Are...

• Aligned with our culture and values
• Confident, professional, and personable
• Comfortable leading conversations with both clients and staff
• Energized by solving complex problems
• Motivated by excellence, not ego

...you’ll thrive here.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000+ salary including bonus opportunity 
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off
• A supportive culture that genuinely values your life and family

Position Details

• Status: Full-time
• Hours: Full-time, salaried
• Location: In-Office (Boise, ID)
• Desired Skills: Tech-savvy, tech-flexible

Software & Systems

• Drake
• QuickBooks Online
• Monday
• Google Suite
• Google Meet
• Zoom
• Slack