Seasonal Tax Preparer

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.Do you want to work with a nationally recognized public accounting and professional services firm? Are you a talented tax professional that is looking to maintain your skills and professional progress yet still enjoy a flexible work from home schedule?Join our professional services organization, keep your skills sharp and work during select times of the year and stay engaged in the industry and connected with peers year round. We’re hiring a core group of casual status staff (seasonal) who will work during peak busy seasons (early January thru mid-April). This core group of professionals will primarily prepare tax returns based on experience and may provide other basic accounting services with prior experience., While we ask for a minimum of 20 hours per week, this position could be flexible up to 40 hours (or more!) depending upon candidate preference and business needs.If you are looking for experience during our peak season with opportunities for continuing tax education during the year, then come join the CLA Seasonal Tax Team!How you’ll create opportunities in this Seasonal Tax Preparer role:• Prepare individual tax returns (1040’s) and possibly corporate, partnership, and other types of returns (depending on experience)• Perform tax research where appropriate• Provide basic accounting services as needed• Perform all work in compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures• Maintain technical tax skills through on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions Communicate directly with client when appropriate• Other duties may be assignedWhat You Will Need• Either a 2 or 4-year accounting degree is preferred (relevant work experience, may be considered in-lieu of degree)• 1-2 years of tax return preparation experience preferred but not required• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts involved in tax return preparation• CPA desired but not requiredEqual Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Click here to learn about your hiring rights.Wellness at CLATo support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.To view a complete list of benefits click here.