Experienced Seasonal Tax Preparer

February 2023 - April 2023 (could be extended)

Work at a top 20 St. Louis CPA and advisory firm conveniently located off Hwy 270 and Gravois in Sunset Hills. Schowalter & Jabouri, P.C. (S&J) offers flexibility, work-life balance, a collaborative work environment and resources for continued learning that will allow you to develop personally and professionally to help you achieve your life goals.

Joining our team will help you build your skills while allowing you to focus on specific industries and service areas. We provide hands-on experience, working alongside professionals of all levels. Help us deliver unmatched client service to a variety of high-profile companies and organizations.

What we stand by:

• We remain passionate about our client’s success

• We are dedicated to our team members' personal and professional development

• We are committed to quality and our reputation

• We are faithful to our role as community leaders

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare business and 1040 tax returns

• Contact clients by phone or email to gather necessary information

• Review files to ensure that they possess the necessary signatures, contain the necessary supporting documentation, and comply with filing due dates

• Obtain proper filing extensions when necessary

• Perform all work in compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures

• Prepare personal and business tax returns of varying complexities

• Prepare personal tax projections utilizing the BNA software package

• Respond to tax notices of any sort and initial drafts of letters required

• Prepare payroll tax, sales tax, property tax, and 1099 filings

• Prepare employee benefit plan reporting returns (Form 5500 series)

• Prepare returns of organization exempt from income tax (Form 990 series

• Make adjusting entries and complete trial balances to prepare tax returns

• Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work, quick turnaround and attentive service

• Perform services within budgeted time by developing technical, time management and organization skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Master’s Degree in Accounting

• 3+ years relative work experience as a senior accountant or equivalent

• Prior income tax preparation, including business and 1040 is required

• CPA Preferred

• If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

• Experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of accounting tasks and tax knowledge

• Technical proficiency in our Firm’s tax software applications