Tax Preparer
Job Description
-Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and credits via phone and email.
-Correspond with clients via email and phone to answer questions, resolve complaints or provide future tax planning, to continuously offer outstanding customer service with a pleasant phone manner.
-Calculate tax preparation invoices according to return complexity and processing time required, to collect and process payments.
-Meet critical deadlines during tax season and ability to work well within a team. Must be a quick learner and have ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
-Maintain office standards through organization of filing systems via QuickBooks and physical systems.
-Must have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
-Explain federal and provincial tax laws to individuals and companies.
-Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep client's tax liability to a minimum.
-Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
-Compute taxes owed or overpaid, by completing data entries into tax software.
-Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.
-Consult tax law to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
-Process and submit payroll, HST, and WSIB.
-Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process to maintain records.
-Create financial statements/ reports and reconcile bank accounts.
-Knowledge of Corporate tax returns in relation to Liabilities, Assets, P/L and Balance Sheet.
-Knowledge of Taxcycle, Profile, and QuickBooks software programs are considered an asset.
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is considered necessary.
-Must be available some evenings and weekends, as required. Salary to be determined based on experience and skill.
-Opportunity for advancements.
-Potential candidates must be up to date with current tax year filing. Must have clear criminal background check available.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newmarket, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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