Tax Preparer

Opportunity Snapshot

• Hire Type: Direct Hire
• Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Schedule: Full-time during tax season; part-time following tax season
• Location: Athens, Ohio
• Industry: Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services

About the Opportunity

A well-established bookkeeping and tax firm is seeking an experienced Tax Preparer to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside knowledgeable accounting professionals while helping clients navigate tax season with confidence and accuracy. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed work, solving problems, and delivering high-quality service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare individual and business tax returns
• Review and enter financial information from client documentation
• Analyze records for discrepancies, missing information, or potential issues
• Develop client follow-up questions and gather supporting documentation as needed
• Maintain accurate and organized tax records
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and firm procedures
• Collaborate with accounting staff to provide exceptional client service

Schedule

• Full-time hours during tax season (approximately February through mid-April)
• Additional hours may be available during peak filing periods
• Transition to a part-time schedule following tax season (15 to 20 per week)
• Typical work hours are between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday
• Occasional Friday or Saturday hours may be required during the busiest weeks of tax season

• With this being a part-time job, traditional benefits like health insurance, are not available. But the client is committed to being flexible with the schedule.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of two years of professional tax preparation experience with an accounting, bookkeeping, or tax services firm
• Ability to provide professional references related to tax preparation experience
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work accurately under deadlines and follow established procedures
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal tax preparation training, certification, or related coursework
• Accounting or bookkeeping background
• Experience preparing business, partnership, corporate, nonprofit, or trust tax returns
• Familiarity with tax preparation software and electronic filing systems

Ideal Candidate

This position is a great fit for a dependable and detail-oriented tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment during tax season. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing accurate work, handles confidential information professionally, and works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

This role offers the stability of ongoing employment with a respected local accounting firm while providing the variety and challenge of a busy tax season. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax preparer seeking seasonal full-time hours with continued part-time work throughout the year.

About the Hire Type

Direct Hire : The selected candidate will be hired directly by the employer and become a permanent member of the team from day one.