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Tax Preparer

Prepare straightforward tax returns and support client filing, extensions, and e-filing workflows.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Tax Preparer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on preparing basic tax returns, managing client extensions, supporting day-to-day tax processing workflows, and meeting with clients to review and finalize straightforward tax filings.


Key Responsibilities

Tax Preparation & Client Meetings

  • Simple tax returns: Meet with clients to discuss the preparation of simple tax returns.

  • Return execution support: Meet with clients signing tax returns that involve minimal client questions.

  • Document follow-up: Contact clients to request any missing documents discovered while preparing tax returns.

  • Folder & document management: Keep track of all physical folders, review and securely dispose of/shred copied documents after returns are fully processed, and close out client folders.


Extensions & Compliance Operations

  • Extension management: Contact clients about tax return extension requests, file extensions, log them accordingly, and create associated invoices.

  • E-filing and archiving: Save digital copies of e-signed returns to the database, e-file returns, and monitor the status of filed returns.

  • Business support: Assist with handling business setups, logging the progress of each one, processing client check requests, and filing business annual reports.


Qualifications & Skills

  • Previous experience in basic tax preparation and tax software.

  • Strong organizational skills and strict attention to detail regarding document management and compliance.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client-facing review meetings.

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Interested in Joining Our Team?

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and tell us a little about yourself to be considered for a position with James Ridout CPA.

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