Tax Coordinator

Job Type

Temporary

Description

Temporary Position

About Interfaith Community Services

At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity.

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250 diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do

In the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) role, you’ll collaborate with the other VITA coordinator and oversee the daily operations of several Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. Your responsibilities include ensuring that all volunteers are certified at the appropriate level, adhering to the operating procedures outlined in IRS Publication 1084, ensuring the timely completion and e-filing of all tax returns, and supporting the overall mission of Interfaith Community Services (ICS).

• Oversees the daily operations of the Inland and Coastal site locations (Escondido, Poway, San Marcos, Vista, and Oceanside)
• Ensures monthly quotas are met, per contract requirements with the IRS
• Trains new volunteers on Interfaith’s processes; supervises VITA volunteers
• Coordinates volunteer schedules to ensure coverage of all shifts
• Reports back to the supervisor on VITA volunteer progress and performance
• Ensures all volunteers have completed and maintain a basic level of certification, and that Form 13615 is on file at each site location for each volunteer
• Adheres to all Quality Site Requirements as shown in IRS publication 1084
• Ensures client files are secured, up-to-date, and complete
• Assigns a secondary VITA volunteer to quality review tax return; conducts a quality review after the secondary review
• Submits all tax returns to the IRS promptly per IRS VITA standards
• Reviews, corrects and resends rejected tax files and pending tax files daily
• Ensures tax returns outside the scope of the VITA program are referred to a paid preparer
• Attends monthly VITA coalition meetings and shares information with the Program Manager and Volunteers
• Ensures all tax clients complete necessary documents and this information is entered into the designated database system
• Completes and submits monthly reports to Program Manager
• Complete exit interviews with taxpayers through Virtual Counseling Network, as needed
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor
  
  

Requirements

Who You Are:

About

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Social Services, or related field, preferred
• 1 years of VITA work experience, preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), required
• Must hold a valid Advanced Tax Certification within 60 days of hire (per IRS Link and Learn)
  
  

Hourly Rate: $20.00-$22.00

Location: On-site with travel requirements (Escondido)

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, possible weekends during tax season

Employment Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• AD&D / Group Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Early Release Days!
• Work Anniversary Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Home Ownership Assistance Program
• Casual Work Environment
• Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities
  
  

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.