Seasonal Business Tax Expert

Overview

This virtual, customer-facing role provides expert guidance, tax preparation, and clear explanations of tax and technical terms to customers. You will help manage complex business tax return needs and support customers using video-based communications tools.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers in a virtual environment using video communications software (Smartlook).
• Assist TurboTax Business customers who are working on their tax returns or have delegated their tax returns with:
  • Tax advice
  • Full Service Business return preparation and signature
  • Product/software inquiries
  • Understanding tax calculations
  • Filing tax extensions
• Create high-quality customer interactions and experiences using deep customer empathy and expertise in business tax preparation and books-to-tax accounting entries.
• Use government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to find and deliver accurate answers in everyday language.
• Apply defined practices, procedures, and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve customer tax advice and tax return preparation.
• Document customer interactions.
• Work continuously toward meeting company key performance metrics and Big Bet Goals.
• Participate in pilot testing, projects, and experience validations, as needed.
• Complete required training and development (including compliance trainings, proficiency-based up-skilling, cross-training on other products or offerings, and professional development). Training requirements may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Strong business tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws evidenced by 3 or more years of recent experience preparing federal and state business tax returns (1065 and/or 1120-S) for at least 20 clients/customers per season for compensation, using commercial tax preparation software.
• Active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney.
• 2 or more years of recent experience preparing federal and state individual 1040 tax returns for clients/customers for compensation, using commercial tax preparation software.
• Schedule C returns (sole proprietorships) experience is required.
• Business tax return preparation experience for service industry customers is required.
• Bookkeeping experience with books-to-tax preparation is strongly preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain any related state licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
• Must possess an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
• Working knowledge of Circular 230.
• Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools professionally, friendly, and confidently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, research skills, and determination.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work during peak filing periods, including the March 15 and April 15 deadlines.
• Must have (or be willing to obtain) a dedicated hardwired internet connection that meets company security criteria and a quiet location to work.
• Must reside in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• This position includes a cash bonus, equity rewards, and benefits in accordance with applicable plans and programs.
• Expected base pay range:
  • Bay Area California: $41.51 - $53.04
  • Southern California: $41.51 - $53.04
  • Colorado: $39.53 - $50.51
  • New York: $41.51 - $53.04
  • Washington: $41.51 - $53.04
• Pay offered is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.
• The organization conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender to drive ongoing pay equity.

Location

United States (virtual role). Base pay ranges vary by location as listed above (Bay Area California, Southern California, Colorado, New York, Washington).