Tax Preparer

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax filings accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with applicable tax requirements.
• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping tasks, including maintaining ledgers, recording transactions, and completing account reconciliations.
• Use QuickBooks to organize financial records, track activity, and support day-to-day accounting operations.
• Analyze client financial information to identify proper reporting treatment and resolve discrepancies before filing.
• Contribute to reducing workload backlogs by handling a steady volume of assignments during busy tax periods.
• Work closely with CPAs and other accounting team members to support timely completion of client deliverables.
• Maintain organized documentation and clear records to support tax preparation, bookkeeping activities, and client files.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a public accounting or firm-based tax environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong bookkeeping background with knowledge of full-cycle accounting processes.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks for accounting and financial record management.
• Experience with Lacerte, Intuit Lacerte, Tax Pro, or similar tax preparation software is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required. At least 2 years of experience in a public accounting or firm-based tax environment is preferred. Hands-on experience preparing individual and business tax returns is required. Strong bookkeeping background with knowledge of full-cycle accounting processes is essential. Proficiency with QuickBooks for accounting and financial record management is necessary. Experience with Lacerte, Intuit Lacerte, Tax Pro, or similar tax preparation software is preferred. The ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume setting is crucial.

Skills

• Proficient in QuickBooks for accounting and financial record management.
• Experience with Lacerte, Intuit Lacerte, Tax Pro, or similar tax preparation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this contract opportunity is flexible and tailored to the needs of the candidate and the client.