Tax Preparer

Tax Specialist

Our client, an incredible local non-profit organization, is looking to add a Bilingual Tax Specialist to their team as tax season is fast approaching. The person in this role should be detail-oriented, dependable, and must be able to attend all training sessions. This is a contract role, but it could become permanent for someone who excels in the position—no prior tax knowledge required! Prior to starting, candidates must pass a background check. If you are looking for great company culture and meet the qualifications below, you should apply immediately!

Compensation: $17 per hour

All applicants must be able and willing to work in and around Boston MA, as this role requires 100% onsite work.

Responsibilities:

• Attend training to learn and apply basic tax knowledge
• Provide high-quality tax assistance to all clients by ensuring all income, deductions, and allowable credits are claimed
• Prepare only those tax returns that are within certification level(s) and within the scope of the VITA program
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information through verbal and documented channels
• Ensure a copy of the completed return is provided to clients and all appropriate signatures are obtained

Qualifications:

• Must be able to attend training and learn and apply basic tax knowledge
• Highly organized with strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive private information

Desired Language Proficiencies:

• English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Thai, Vietnamese, Haitian and Cape Verdean Creole, Russian, Portuguese, French, or Swahili

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupations or position.