Seasonal Tax Preparer
Mercer Advisors
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $25 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Assist with preparing federal and multi-state individuals and trust income tax returns.
- Learn and effectively utilize Lacerte tax preparation software to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance the quality of service to clients.
- Prepare and format excel spreadsheets for trust accounting.
- Review documents and tax returns for accuracy
- Perform tax technical research assigned by supervisors.
- Coordinate and communicate with tax advisors, managers, and other team members to perform job functions.
- Administrative tasks (filing, phone calls, etc.)
- Other various assigned projects.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting or related field
- Knowledge of tax laws and concepts
- Active PTIN
- Familiarity with Form 1040 and/or Form 1041
- Strong technical skills
- Attention to detail and ability to take initiative to meet deadlines
- Strong communications skills (written/verbal) and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and remain flexible as priorities change
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented
- Able to navigate a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
Benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Three medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions on a per pay period basis if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
- Two comprehensive Dental Plans
- Vision Insurance Plan
- Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
- 14 Company Paid Holidays with a full week off at Thanksgiving.
- Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Family Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
- Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (6 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
- Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match
- Pet Insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
tax preparationtax technical researchtrust accountingknowledge of tax lawsfamiliarity with Form 1040familiarity with Form 1041
Soft skills
attention to detailinitiativestrong communication skillsprofessionalismability to work independentlyflexibilityexcellent organizational skillsmulti-taskingpositive attitude
Certifications
Degree in AccountingActive PTIN