VITA-Income Tax Return Reviewer – Seasonal – SP27
College of DuPage
About The Position
The College of DuPage seeks a seasonal Income Tax Return Reviewer to supervise the preparation of individual income tax returns and review completed returns for accuracy and completeness. The reviewer resolves errors, works with tax preparers to obtain missing information before electronic submission, and responds to preparer and customer questions during return preparation. The role also involves researching tax topics on a case-by-case basis and drafting replies to tax correspondence, including compiling required documents and contacting tax authorities as needed. The reviewer must meet IRS training requirements, pass certification exams, and stay current with federal and state tax laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- At least 3 years of recent experience preparing federal and state individual Form 1040 tax returns for clients or customers using commercial tax preparation software.
- Working knowledge of Circular 230.
- Experience working with the IRS and state tax authorities.
- Proficiency with technology and solid knowledge of computer operations and software.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to interact professionally.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation, with tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of individual income tax laws.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the completion of individual income tax returns and review completed returns for accuracy.
- Review tax returns for accuracy and completeness, resolve errors, and correspond with tax preparers to obtain missing information before electronic submission.
- Respond to tax preparer and customer questions regarding tax returns during preparation.
- Research tax topics on a case-by-case basis.
- Draft replies to tax correspondence, compile required documents, and call tax authorities as needed.
- Meet IRS training requirements, including passing certification exams, and stay current with federal and state tax laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
