Seasonal Tax Preparer Job at Smoker & Company LLC in Lititz

Smoker & Company is a successful, busy CPA firm with multiple offices in Lancaster and Berks County. Smoker & Company and its Family of Companies provide business services spanning various client needs such as bookkeeping, payroll, legal services, consulting, wealth management, and property management. Our mission is to meet the total accounting, tax, and business development needs of our clients in order to enhance the value of the businesses and individuals we are privileged to serve.

We are currently seeking Seasonal Tax Preparers to join our firm, working at least 25 hours per week from January through April at our office in Lititz, PA or Leola, PA. Under the supervision and guidance of senior and staff accountants, our Seasonal Tax Preparers will learn transferable skills and gain experience in a fast-paced industry.

We offer a productive atmosphere and great learning opportunities, and we can work with your schedule with flexible office hours (we have hours available 7 days per week during the tax season). We seek candidates who demonstrate ambition, willingness to learn, and a solid work ethic. While this is great exposure for those pursuing a career in accounting, finance, business administration, or tax law, we welcome students across all majors and professionals who are willing to do the job and are ready to learn.

Strong performance as a seasonal tax preparer can lead to a chance to work on more complex projects, access to additional learning opportunities, or even full-time employment.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with or performing preparation of form 1040 for individual and small business tax returns
• Preparing 1099 government forms
• Organizing client’s financial statements and workpapers
• Managing workflows through different points of the work production cycle
• Assisting with special accounting projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week throughout the tax season
• Enrollment in a post-secondary institution or recently graduated preferred, but not required
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic PC Skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced professional environment
• Ability to work both independently and under direct supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to follow directions

Candidates are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. Smoker & Company LLC is a business unit of the Smoker & Company family and is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.