Income Tax Accountant | Bookkeeper

OVERVIEW

Looking to hire an individual with Income Tax and bookkeeping experience to assist in the completion of business and partnership tax returns during tax season from 15 Feb to 15 Apr and 15 Aug to 15 Oct each year.

CORE POSITION:

Accounting Firm
- data entry into tax prep software
- clearing flags and completing tax return in Drake
- organizing paperwork (electronically), ensuring complete files
- draft correspondence, communicate with clients
- bookkeeping regularly for current clients, and as needed for tax return preparation
- handing client estimated tax payments

REQUIREMENTS

1. At least one year of experience using Drake for Income Tax preparation.

2. Incredible attention to detail, and the ability to focus on one thing at a time without surrounding external distractions.

3. Brings best self to this job; has an excellent attitude and leads with yes!

4. Prioritizes client confidentiality and has an inherent understanding of how electronic systems (file sharing platforms, iMessage, etc) work.

5. Takes the initiative to exceed expectations of management and clients.

SCHEDULE / STRUCTURE

Pretty flexible as long as the job gets done.

IN-PERSON STATUS

We're based in San Diego!
However, candidate does not need to be in any particular part of the United States.
Would work from home.

COMPENSATION

Pretty flexible based on experience and expectations; hrs per week also flexible but if starting part time would love a candidate willing to grow into full-time in the future.

ABOUT THE ACCOUNTING FIRM

You'd be working on a very small team where communication, new ideas, and improvement are always encouraged!

Please do not apply unless you meet the criteria mentioned herein.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Where would you be working from?
• The hours during which you work in a week would be relatively flexible. What times would generally be best for you? (for example, "9-5 M-F" or "four ten hour shifts")
• We do not currently offer health insurance but could consider it for the right candidate! Is health insurance an important benefit for you?
• On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your organizational skills and attention to detail?
• Do you use a Mac or a PC?

(either will work, we have a slight preference for the team to be on a Mac)

• Tell us a bit about you! What do you like to do when you're not working and/or what's something you're passionate about?
• We are looking to hire someone interested in working for two 2-month segments each year (February 15 to April 15 and Aug 15 to October 15). We're ideally hiring for full-time, but we'd be open to 30hrs/wk or starting with less time and increasing over time. What would you prefer for number of hours each week during initial employment?

Experience:

• Drake Tax Software: 1 year (Required)
• Tax accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote