Tax Preparer, Seasonal

BT Prep is Baker Tilly’s (BT) nationally centralized “processing center” established to gain efficiency, standardize processes, reduce costs but most importantly to more effectively utilize the time of our accounting professionals. While prior tax preparation experience is ideal, experience is not necessary.  We will teach you what you need to know to successfully prepare client tax returns and the most exciting part of it all, your training will be 100% paid for! BT offers a professional, yet fun work environment. You will feel at home quickly and will be supported by tax specialists who are available to help guide you and answer questions. Full-time or flexible hour’s available, paid training will be provided and there is the opportunity to return each tax season.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are inquisitive, you learn quickly and are not afraid to ask questions
• You are innately a rule follower, structure and guidelines resonate with you
• You thrive in an environment where you can work independently and utilize your problem solving skills

What you will do:

As a Tax Preparer you will be an integral member of the firm’s centralized tax processing center. Responsibilities include:

• Enter personal client data and financial information into tax preparation software
• Prepare tax returns in accordance with firm policies, ensure information is accurately represented
• Adhere to the firm’s written tax practice standards and the firm’s 1040 procedure manual
• Ensure client confidentiality by following all company procedures regarding information handling

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Individual tax return preparation experience ideal, but not required
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts involved in tax return preparation ideal, but not required
• Adaptable to new technology, ability to work in a paperless environment, and ability to learn using instructional guides and videos
• Keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated critical thinking, well-developed problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently
• A professional demeanor and the ability to handle matters confidentially
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Basic Excel skills, required
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, preferred
• Availability to work mid-January 2023 through mid-April 2023

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Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage with critical mass and top-notch talent in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 148 territories, with 36,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.0 billion.

Many of Baker Tilly’s roles have the opportunity to work remotely. Please discuss with your talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

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