Experienced Tax Preparer (Seasonal, Full-Time)

**About us** Excellence Accounting Solutions is a small, growing firm in Seneca, PA. We do tax preparation, tax advisory, and business advisory for local families and business owners. We keep our team small and our workload planned, so our preparers can do careful work without burning out. **About the job** We need an experienced tax preparer for the upcoming tax season, starting in early to mid January. This is a full\-time, in\-office job focused on one thing: preparing returns. You won't be asked to sell, run client meetings, or manage other staff. This is a seasonal position. For the right person, it could turn into a full\-time, year\-round job after tax season, depending on our growth and your performance. **What you will do** * Prepare individual (1040\) and business (1120, 1120\-S, 1065\) tax returns in Drake * Review client documents and spot anything missing * Call clients now and then to gather missing information * Print and put together signature packets as needed * Check your own work for accuracy before it goes to review **What we are looking for** * 3 to 5 tax seasons of paid tax preparation experience * Experience with both individual and business returns * An active PTIN * Strong attention to detail * Able to work on your own and meet deadlines * Drake experience is a plus * EA or CPA preferred, but not required **Schedule** Monday to Friday, normal business hours. We plan our workload to keep overtime to a minimum. Once in a while, a longer day or a weekend may be needed to catch up, but that is not the norm here. **Pay and perks** * $20 to $28 per hour, based on experience and credentials * Possible season\-end bonus * Open to a per\-return pay structure for the right person * Flexible scheduling * Chance to move into a year\-round role **How to apply** Apply through Indeed with your resume. Please include how many tax seasons you have worked and what types of returns you have prepared. Pay: $20\.00 \- $28\.00 per hour Expected hours: 35\.0 – 50\.0 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule Application Question(s): * How many tax seasons have you prepared returns for pay? * Do you have an active PTIN? * Have you prepared business returns? (1120,1120S, 1065, 1120\) * Have you used Drake Tax? * Do you hold an EA or CPA license? Work Location: In person