Tax Preparer - 4428
Tax Preparer - 4428
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Job Description
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social wellbeing. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 65 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family children and youth support educational services elder care homelessness mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school Diploma
- Knowledge of taxes and tax laws
- Must be comfortable working with diverse population.
- Must be flexible and able to respond to changing needs of the program.
- Friendly dependable and flexible.
- Ability to complete tasks completely and accurately.
- Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential.
- Strong oral and written communication time management and organizational skills are necessary.
- Ability to adjust to different work assignments adapt readily to changes and shift priorities as necessary.
- Report to and meet with supervisor on a monthly basis
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Please indicate fluency in languages in your cover letter and/or resume
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required Perform additional duties as assigned
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be certified at Advanced Level through the IRS Link & Learn website
- Must be available for all required training sessions
- Prepare only returns that are within their certification level(s) and within the scope of the program.
- Prepare multiple year tax returns via computer based on taxpayers documentation and only the returns for which you have received certification.
- Punctuality and overall consistent excellent attendance are a must.
- Provide highquality Federal State and City tax assistance to all taxpayers.
- Provide highquality tax return preparation to taxpayers who qualify for VITA assistance.
- Enter tax information into the TaxSlayer software
- Obtain signatures for EFile authorization
- Answer questions and/or use available resources to assist taxpayers
- Adhere to Quality Site Requirements and Volunteers Standards of Conduct at all times
- Maintain taxpayer privacy and confidentiality standards
- Maintain confidentiality of client information
- Ensure a copy of the completed return is provided to the taxpayer.
- Ensure no compensation of any kind is accepted for the services provided.
- Ensure compliance with all IRS rules and regulations
- Maintain proper care of all loaned equipment (computers (laptops) printers Mifi etc..
- Coordinate with Assistant Site Manager and Site Manager to resolve client tax issue and report any problems that may arise
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to stand walk or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
- Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather if required.
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religioncreed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact .
Employment Type
Temp
