Tax Preparer

We have a opening for a Tax Preparer.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.

Interested in becoming a Tax Preparer

Instant Tax Service is now offering Income Tax classes in the Stockton, CA area.  These classes are designed to prepare you to meet the minimum requirement to be certified by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) and prepare you for the new IRS competency exams.

This is a self paced curriculum within a supervised environment allowing you to work at your own level while learning all you need to become a tax preparer.

The successful completion of this course may qualify you to apply as a tax preparer for any tax organization in the state of California.

You will be eligible to interview for many seasonal employment opportunities that will allow you to earn extra money.  Some of the benefits of becoming a Certified Tax Preparer are:

• Learning a new skill
• Launching a new career
• Preparing fast and accurate tax returns
• Helping the local community
• Working in a friendly environment
• Helping in our marketing efforts to attract new Instant Tax Service clients

 No prior tax experience is necessary to enroll. Register now and you'll be on the way to freedom from the complexity of income tax regulations and the pursuit of a new career!

A description of the available job this course will qualify for is as follows:

Tax Preparer

Expectation for all employees: Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, accountability and the commitment to our community.

Position Description:

Do you like the idea of being a seasonal tax employee, working every tax season from January to April? Are you interested in a position with a flexible schedule and summers off? Are you an experienced accountant/bookkeeper or a tax professional looking to earn good money? Instant Tax Service, one of the fastest growing retail income tax preparation companies, is looking for sharp and highly motivated individuals interested in preparing business and individual tax returns.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all necessary tax returns and related disclosures while acting as an advisor and developing a professional relationship with clients based on respect and trust.
• Conduct thorough computerized tax interviews so all clients' pay the lowest tax liability allowed by law.
• Research tax questions and issues in order to provide clients with accurate information.
• Enter all tax return data into various professional tax programs, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy.
• Explain and cross-sell other tax services based on client's needs.
• Participate in cross audits and checking of tax returns prepared by other members of the team.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and company information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 to fulfilling everyday duties.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and income levels.
• Ability to handle frantic environments with an upbeat attitude;
• Knowledge of current tax laws and general accounting a plus;
• Strong oral and written skills.
• Meticulous attention to details to prepare accurate and high quality tax forms.
• Experience preferred but willing to train the right person. Candidates must pass an approved tax course before hiring;
• Proficient computer knowledge, tax software, QuickBooks, Microsoft® Word and Excel would be helpful.
• Strong math skills.
• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and accounting certification a plus.
• Years of Experience: Minimum of a year in customer service, bookkeeping, office, tax preparation or retail sales experience is preferred.

Word Environment:

• A progressive work environment that is in the extreme growth phase.