Job Title: Tax Preparer

Job Description

Support and help define processes for all entity and individual tax return preparation and planning. Utilize technology and tools to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and cost competitiveness. Assist the Tax Team resources both during the core season and throughout the year. Collaborate with clients in annual planning, estimating, and addressing situational tax-related inquiries, including necessary client communications. Engage in new and potential client meetings as required. Contribute to defining and adopting an annual tax file review methodology and protocol. Support process and procedure definition, enforcement, and improvements. Prepare select Business/Entity (1065, 1120S, 1120, 1040) and Individual Tax Returns accurately and timely for current and new clients. Review completed tax files prior to customer contact or pick-up in accordance with company annual review protocol.

Responsibilities

Support and define processes for tax return preparation and planning.Utilize technology and tools for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Assist Tax Team resources year-round.Collaborate with clients on annual planning and situational tax questions.Engage in meetings with new and potential clients.Define and adopt annual tax file review methodology and protocol.Prepare Business/Entity and Individual Tax Returns accurately and timely.Review completed tax files before customer contact or pick-up.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 3 years of tax experience.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.Individual tax experience.Experience with Accounting, Tax, Tax return, and Tax preparation.Proficiency in QuickBooks and Thomson Reuters (UltraTax).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

EA or CPA Certification preferred.Business, Trust, and Non-Profit tax experience preferred.

Work Environment

This role is based in the Apple Valley office with potential options to work in Lakeville or New Prague after onboarding. A hybrid work arrangement may be possible once there is confidence in performance. The office environment is smaller, modern, and pleasant. During peak tax season, the workweek may extend to 50-55 hours/week, however, you would receive overtime pay for this.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Apple Valley, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Apple Valley,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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