Seasonal Tax Preparer (Remote)

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Washington, DC

2d•$26 - $46•Remote

About The Position

CLA is seeking an experienced Seasonal Tax Preparer to join its tax team. The role prepares tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates, helping clients comply with tax laws and regulations while minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing tax savings. The position offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment. The Tax Preparer prepares individual income tax returns, maintains accurate tax records, calculates liabilities and refunds, identifies applicable deductions and credits, and supports tax compliance and research. The role also involves collecting and entering tax documents, communicating with clients, and recording billable time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year of relevant experience in tax return preparation preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare Form 1040 individual income tax returns and file returns electronically or by mail.
Maintain accurate records of tax returns and related documents.
Ensure returns comply with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
Calculate tax liabilities and refunds using information provided by taxpayers.
Identify and apply applicable tax deductions, credits, and exemptions.
Perform detailed tax return reviews, research, and compliance work, including calculations and application of accounting theory and tax law.
Maintain technical tax skills through continuing professional education, on-the-job training, and internal tax training sessions.
Collect and organize tax-related documents, including income statements, expense receipts, and investment records.
Enter information from tax documents into tax preparation software.
Communicate directly with clients to answer questions and provide guidance on tax-related matters.
Record billable time in the billing system to support timely client billing and invoicing.