Tax Technician I

Title: Junior Tax Technician

Duration: 3 Months

Location: Abbott Park, IL

Description:

• This position is Non-exempt.
• Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half.
• Prepares, edits, files, and assembles documentation such as reports or technical documents, records, or correspondence.
• Maintains numerical, alphabetical, chronological, and/or subject filing system. Responsible for file maintenance and record keeping; locates and removes file material upon request.
• 0-3 Yrs. Experience
• Start date is ASAP, projected earliest start as 3/4/24 for the system request based on experience; however, can accelerate to the extent the process will allow.
• Project timeline (currently set at 3 months) could potentially expand into 4 or 5 months.
• Permanent hire is a possibility for the right candidate (not all candidates).

Primary Job Function

• The Junior Tax Technician will assist tax staff in the processing and organization of a high volume of incoming and outgoing mail, the preparation and submission of tax returns and payments, the maintenance of physical and electronic records, and other projects as directed by management and staff.
• The ideal candidate is a team player who can work independently and who can effectively.
• prioritize a high‐volume, deadline‐driven, workload.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, an ability to learn new software, excellent analytical skills, and a pronounced ability to independently problem-solve are vital for success in this position.
• This is a non‐exempt role. Any hours over 40 hours per week will be paid at time‐and‐a‐half.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Tax Manager, and at the direction of tax staff, the Junior

Technician will:

 Open, process, and organize incoming mail.

 Assist in the preparation and out‐bound‐mailing of a high volume of tax returns and payment.

packages.

 Assist in the filing and maintenance of physical and electronic records.

 Analyze documentation to identify necessary tax data for input into the database/repository.

 Input and maintain, in good form, tax data in a central database/repository.

 Assist in other projects as directed by management or staff.

Minimum Education/Experience

High School diploma (or GED equivalent) required. A minimum of six months to one year of office or corporate experience is required. Preference will be given to a candidate with experience in a field related to payment processing, mail room, data entry, or other high‐volume administrative duties; and/or, to a candidate with postsecondary credits (or degree) earned in accounting/finance.

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Bluff, IL 60044: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person