Tax Preparer

• November 18, 2024
• 2:10 pm

John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Tax Preparer to join our firm. This is an essential position in our firm that will play a significant role in our strategic plans.

This is an exciting time to join our firm as we continue to grow. As a Tax Preparer, you will have the opportunity to join a highly trained and experienced tax services team. Located in our headquarters, located in Horseheads, NY, the tax services team is a blend of CPA’s, Enrolled Agents, and tax professionals working towards their tax professional designations.

In this position, the Tax Preparer will focus on the preparation of tax returns at various levels of complexity. Initially, the focus will be on preparing tax returns ranging in complexity from simple to medium. Through training and mentoring, the Tax Preparer will learn to work on tax returns of increasing complexity as they gain more knowledge and experience.

Role:

• Prepare Tax Returns: complexity can range from simple to medium.

• Tax Planning: assume a role in tax planning. Assist in the preparations and review quarterly tax projections to determine quarterly estimates to achieve the desired outcome for future filing of tax returns.
• Preparation of Other Entities: assume a role in the preparation process, including partnerships, trusts, and gift tax returns.
• Client Interactions: to clarify questions and data for the preparation of tax returns and projections.
• Research Tax Issues: answer client and Advisor queries.

Qualifications:

• Excellent academic record; two-year college degree required, four-year college degree preferred; graduate or advanced degree strongly preferred
• A minimum of 1-3 years of tax experience
• We will consider a pending and/or recent graduate with a mixture of academic and internship, training; preference will be given to pending and/or recent graduates from an accredited academic program that prepares graduates to sit for the CPA exam. Practical Tax experience would be strongly preferred.
• Must be willing and able to complete the requirements to receive the Enrolled Agent (EA) designation. An active Enrolled Agent (EA) designation would be preferred. A CPA is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven track record as a self-starter, with high levels of intensity and motivation
• Demonstrated passion for providing exceptional client service
• Strong technical skills; experience working with tax specific applications (PRO System); BNA Income Tax Preparer; Tax Research Tools and Software

Projected Hiring Range:

Hourly Rate $16.00 – $28.00

About Us:

John G. Ullman & Associates is a wealth management firm committed to bringing human connection, attention to detail and trust to every aspect of financial planning. For over 40 years, we have helped clients plan for a lifetime of financial security, creating highly customized financial plans to manage, grow, and protect our client’s wealth. Our team has grown to include a diverse group of expert financial planners, tax professionals, investment researchers, legal professionals and support staff in three separate New York State Locations; including our headquarters located in Horseheads, NY; and branch offices located in Corning, NY, Rhinebeck, NY and Charlotte, NC.

To Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please fill in form below, or e-mail a letter of interest to Stephany Achterberg .