Seasonal Tax Preparer

Seasonal Tax Preparer

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm with industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With more than 9,000 people and 130 U.S. locations, CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives.

CLA is seeking an experienced Seasonal Tax Preparer to join our tax team. This position offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

This role prepares tax returns for clients as individuals or businesses, or on behalf of a trust or estate. You will help individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and regulations while minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing tax savings.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Seasonal Tax Preparer role

Tax Preparation

• Prepare 1040 forms for individual income tax returns and file tax returns electronically or by mail.
• Maintain accurate records of tax returns and related documents.
• Ensure tax return compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.

Consultation

• Calculate tax liabilities and refunds based on information provided.
• Identify and apply available tax deductions, credits, or exemptions.
• May perform detailed reviews and conduct research with an emphasis on calculations, accounting theory, and tax law compliance.
• Maintain technical tax skills through continuing professional education, on-the-job training, and participation in internal tax training sessions.
• Perform tax research where appropriate.

Administrative

• Collect and organize tax-related documents, such as income statements, expense receipts, and investment records.
• Enter data from documents into tax preparation software.

Client Management

• Communicate directly with clients to answer questions and provide guidance on tax-related matters.
• Record billable time in the billing system to support timely client billing/invoicing.

Job Requirements

• 1 year of relevant experience in tax return preparation preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Compensation

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact pay within the range.

• Maryland: $27.10 - $44.00
• Massachusetts: $28.20 - $44.00
• New Jersey: $30.40 - $44.00
• New York: $31.40 - $45.50

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Wellness at CLA

To support CLA family members, CLA focuses on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

To view a complete list of benefits, click here.