Tax Return Preparer - Complete Tax

Position Title: Tax Return Preparer 
Department: Preparer Team
Location: Hurst, Texas, Virginia Beach, Virginia, or Remote
Status: Seasonal
Start Date: December 2024

Reports to: Senior Preparer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Overview

Complete Tax, a leading tax preparation company, is seeking experienced Tax Preparers to join our team as Tax Return Reviewers/Approvers. This seasonal role involves reviewing, approving, and filing tax returns prepared from data collected from off-site locations, ensuring accuracy and completeness before final submission. The position is non-customer facing and is ideal for detail-oriented tax professionals with strong analytical skills.

You will collaborate closely with Complete Tax's Customer Service Representatives to address escalated tax-related inquiries from off-site locations. This role requires a thorough understanding of tax preparation and strong communication skills to provide accurate guidance and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and file tax returns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with Complete Tax Customer Service Representatives to address and resolve escalated tax-related inquiries from off-site locations including any discrepancies or incomplete information on tax returns.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current tax laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Utilize company-provided software to access, review, and file tax return data efficiently.
• Ensure all tax returns meet the company's quality standards and are prepared for final submission.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of review processes and contribute to team meetings with constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in tax preparation or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software and Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to work seasonal hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Position requires sitting at a desk and working on a computer for extended periods.
• The use of a headset or other communication devices may be necessary for effective collaboration with team members.
• Will require working weekends and some Holidays.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions. Complete Tax reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require additional or different tasks to be performed as necessary based on business needs.

Complete Tax is an equal opportunity employer.