Tax Preparer - Seasonal Job at Kemper CPA Group in Evansville

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Tax Preparer position in our Evansville, Indiana office for the upcoming 2025 tax season. Candidates may be considered for fully onsite schedules.

Successful candidates can expect to work 30 to 40 hours per week with potential for overtime beginning in January 2025 and ending mid-April 2025. Flexible work schedules are offered Monday through Saturday. In addition to on-the-job training, successful candidates will receive training in a one-day tax course in January. Our senior staff, managers, and partners will help guide you as you develop your technical skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete simple individual and business tax returns in an efficient and effective manner within the time constraints given.
• Execute routine journal entries and prepare adjusted trial balances used in tax preparation.
• Organize and prepare workpapers to support the tax file.
• Prepare state or local personal property tax returns as needed.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Previous experience as a tax preparer or in a similar role.
• CPA or EA designations are a plus.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments. 
• Display the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to clients and staff in a respectful and professional manner. 
• Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned. 
• Work under time constraints. 
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.  

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate’s experience. Additional compensation includes bonus pay and new business incentives. We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee.

• Paid sick leave
• Employee assistance program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

How to Apply

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The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The successful candidate must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the United States. Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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