Seasonal Tax Preparer

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About the role:

CLA is hiring Seasonal Tax Preparers for our New Jersey location. This role will start with CLA February 2025 and end in mid-April 2025.

As a Seasonal Tax Preparer, you will:

• Prepare individual tax returns (1040's) and possibly corporate, partnership, and other types of returns (depending on experience)
• Provide basic accounting services as needed
• Perform all work in compliance with the firm's policies and procedures
• Maintain technical tax skills through on the job training and participation in internal tax training sessions Communicate directly with client when appropriate
• Other duties may be assigned

What you will need:

• Either a 2 or 4-year accounting degree is preferred (relevant work experience, may be considered in-lieu of degree)
• 1-2 years of tax return preparation experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts involved in tax return preparation
• CPA desired but not required
• Prior experience with a public accounting and/or professional services firm preferred
• Strong analytical skills to enable effective decision-making
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Excellent client service orientation with an ability to handle pressure in a positive, professional manner

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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