Seasonal Tax Reviewer

About the Role

CLA is seeking to hire an experienced Seasonal Tax Reviewer to join our talented tax team. The position offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, or trusts. They also act as a technical resource and point of escalation for complex tax questions. This role is intended for casual and/or seasonal family members.

Responsibilities

• Review prepared tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, or trusts, checking for errors or discrepancies, and ensuring that all necessary documentation is included.
• Provide guidance to tax preparers on tax matters and act as a technical resource for complex tax questions.
• Frequently interface with client personnel to review and apply accounting and tax principles.
• Contact clients by phone or email to gather necessary information.
• Review files to ensure that they possess the necessary signatures, contain the necessary supporting documentation, and comply with filing due dates.
• Obtain proper filing extensions when necessary.
• Perform detailed review on tax returns, research, and compliance work with an emphasis on calculations, accounting theory, and tax law compliance, depending on experience.
• Perform all work in compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• Maintain technical tax skills through on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions.
• Conduct complex tax research and continue to stay abreast of current tax laws and regulations.
• Assist clients with tax planning and business strategy.
• Provide training and supervision to junior family members.

Requirements

• 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• CPA is required (JD or Enrolled Agent is acceptable in lieu).

Pay

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 position of pay within the range. The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $45.30 - $78.60. The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $45.30 - $81.70.

Benefits

Wellness at CLA: To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.