Tax Assistant (February 2027)

About the role

The Tax Assistant is a seasonal, in-office position based at our Kalamazoo location. The role begins the week of February 8, 2027, and ends approximately April 2, 2027.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• One or more years of customer service and/or accounting experience
• Professional communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, first-quality scanning of all documents to ensure efficient maintenance and accurate record retention
• Maximize compliance, financial reporting, and administration
• Properly prepare, scan, and file all necessary documents for completion of tax returns
• Review each document after it has been scanned to make sure the paperwork is centered, legible, and all pages have been scanned before submission
• Spot check all documents to be sure the scanning machine is properly working throughout the day
• Ensure that all documents are appropriately organized and filed following scanning
• Seek ways to improve business operations efficiencies and customer service
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work, and take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product or process
• Incorporate new techniques and ensure minimal disruptions to productivity

Skills

• ACS
• Microsoft Office
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional situations
• Present self in a manner consistent with the character and standards of the accounting profession
• Participate actively in all on-the-job and formal learning and development opportunities to understand role and responsibilities
• Ability to accept and adjust to changing priorities and circumstances
• Ability to work in a team and take direction from multiple managers
• Take charge, be action-oriented, and persist until the task or job is completed
• Interest in community involvement