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Income Tax Preparer - Training and Certification Provided
$36,400 - $130,000/Yr
Gateway Tax Service - Los Angeles, CA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Los Angeles, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Income Tax Preparer position at Gateway Tax Service involves preparing tax returns and providing advisory services to clients. The role emphasizes building professional relationships based on trust and respect while ensuring clients pay the lowest tax liability allowed by law. The company offers training and certification, making it suitable for both experienced tax preparers and those willing to learn.
Responsibilities
- Prepare all necessary tax returns and related disclosures while acting as an advisor to clients.
- Conduct thorough computerized tax interviews to ensure clients pay the lowest tax liability allowed by law.
- Research tax questions and issues to provide clients with accurate information.
- Enter all tax return data into various professional tax programs with a focus on quality and accuracy.
- Explain and cross-sell other tax services based on clients' needs.
- Participate in cross audits and checking of tax returns prepared by other team members.
- Maintain confidentiality of all client and company information.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment to meet target deadlines.
- Ability to prepare moderate to complex individual and business tax returns.
- Willingness to learn tax preparation software applications essential for daily duties.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoyment in working with diverse clients.
- Ability to handle frantic environments with an upbeat attitude.
- Knowledge of current tax laws and general accounting is a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail to prepare accurate and high-quality tax forms.
- Proficient computer knowledge, including tax software, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Nice-to-haves
- Accounting certification is a plus.
- Experience in customer service, bookkeeping, office, tax preparation, or retail sales is preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
