Tax Preparer

Job Description

<p>-Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and credits via phone and email.</p><p>-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.</p><p>-Calculate tax preparation invoices according to return complexity and processing time required, to collect and process payments.</p><p>-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.</p><p>-Maintain office standards through organization of filing systems via QuickBooks and physical systems.</p><p>-Must have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>-Explain federal and provincial tax laws to individuals and companies.</p><p>-Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep client's tax liability to a minimum.</p><p>-Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.</p><p>-Compute taxes owed or overpaid, by completing data entries into tax software.</p><p>-Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.</p><p>-Consult tax law to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.</p><p>-Process and submit payroll, HST, and WSIB.</p><p>-Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process to maintain records.</p><p>-Create financial statements/ reports and reconcile bank accounts.</p><p>-Knowledge of Corporate tax returns in relation to Liabilities, Assets, P/L and Balance Sheet.</p><p>-Knowledge of Taxcycle, Profile, and QuickBooks software programs are considered an asset.</p><p>-Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is considered necessary.</p><p>-Must be available some evenings and weekends, as required. Salary to be determined based on experience and skill.</p><p>-Opportunity for advancements.</p><p>-Potential candidates must be up to date with current tax year filing. Must have clear criminal background check available.</p><p>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.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal<br><br>Contract length: 3 months</p><p>Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour</p><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Newmarket, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>