Tax Preparer

We are seeking an experienced Tax Preparer to support a public accounting firm in San Francisco during the fall tax deadline season. This hybrid contract role will focus primarily on preparing individual income tax returns and handling more complex returns involving pass-through income, rental properties, and self-employment activity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and California individual income tax returns.
• Complete returns involving Forms W-2 and 1099, K-1s, Schedule C, and Schedule E.
• Review client tax documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Organize tax workpapers and maintain supporting documentation.
• Identify missing information and communicate follow-up needs.
• Calculate estimated tax payments and extension amounts.
• Research tax questions and resolve return discrepancies.
• Respond to reviewer comments and update returns promptly.
• Assist with partnership, S corporation, trust, or corporate returns as needed.
• Track assignments and meet federal and state filing deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of client tax and financial information.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of recent tax preparation experience.
• Experience preparing federal and California individual income tax returns.
• Proficiency with returns involving K-1s, Schedule C, and Schedule E.
• Experience working in a public accounting or professional tax preparation environment.
• Proficiency with ProSystem fx, CCH Axcess, Lacerte, UltraTax, or comparable tax software.
• Strong understanding of tax workpapers and source documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload during deadline periods.
• PTIN required.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent credential is preferred but not required.
• Experience preparing partnership, S corporation, trust, or corporate returns is a plus.

Compensation

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