Since 1964, Kaizen CPAs + Advisors has helped businesses simplify financial management and achieve their goals. As a family-owned firm, we combine decades of expertise with a deep understanding of business challenges.
We live by four core values: own it, be an ideal team player, make a positive impact, and embrace a growth mindset. These values guide how we serve clients and create a supportive, collaborative workplace.
At Kaizen and Your Payroll Department (YPD), you’ll join a team that values your ideas, supports your growth, and celebrates success together. Here, you’ll do meaningful work that drives results for clients while building a career you’re proud of.
Are you passionate about building relationships, working with numbers, and navigating the ever-changing tax code? If so, keep reading! Join our tax team as a Seasonal Tax Preparer and sharpen your skills while staying connected to the industry year-round. This role offers flexibility, with work during peak seasons and the potential to become a recurring seasonal team member annually.
As a Tax Preparer, you will primarily review tax returns based on your experience and may provide other basic accounting services, depending on your background. If you're looking for valuable experience during our peak season, along with opportunities for ongoing tax education throughout the year, we invite you to join the Kaizen Tax Team.
Responsibilities:
Prepare individual federal and state income tax returns.
Verify past tax forms for accuracy.
Calculate and invoice form preparation fees per firm policy as returns are prepared.
Frequently interface with client personnel to review and apply accounting and tax principles.
Contact clients by phone or email to gather necessary information.
Review files to ensure proper signatures, necessary supporting documentation, and compliance with filing due dates.
Obtain proper filing extensions when necessary.
Perform detailed reviews on tax returns, research, and compliance work with an emphasis on calculations, accounting theory, and tax law compliance (depending on experience).
Perform all work in compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, personal and ethical standards.
Maintain technical tax skills through on-the-job training and participation in internal tax training sessions.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience and Qualifications
2- or 4-year accounting degree or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
1-2+ years of tax return review experience preferred but not required.
CPA, JD, or EA license preferred 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.
Must have, or be able to obtain, a PTIN and continuing tax education.
Compensation: $25/hour as an advanced draw on monthly commissions, plus an incentive compensation plan of 19% of the monthly tax preparation fees collected.
Benefits: The following benefit programs are subject to change or revocation at any time, with or without notice, at the sole discretion of the Firm.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
STD/LTD/Life Insurance
Retirement/401K
Cafeteria/Section 125 Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal Time (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Kaizen CPAs + Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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