SEASONAL SUREPREP TAX SPECIALIST

Magone & Company, P.C., a CPA firm with offices in Parsippany, NJ, is seeking Permanent Seasonal SurePrep Specialists to support our tax practice.

Our ideal candidates have a background in Tax and SurePrep software, and will want to work with us every year during tax season.

You will use SurePreps OCR technology to support our tax preparation process. This role requires a solid understanding of tax documents, SurePrep / OCR experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and the tax team.

You may also work and mentor interns on the SurePrep / Tax team.

Why Work with Us?

At Magone & Company, we behold strong values, both as a team and in the work we do. We are a family-owned accounting firm with under forty employees, and pride ourselves in creating a close-knit atmosphere while providing unparalleled customer support to exacting standards.

In a mid-size firm like ours, you will collaborate with a diverse clientele spanning various industries and sectors, domestic and international, and you will have hands-on experience every step of the way.

We need great people, and you have an excellent opportunity to start on an exciting new path, grow with us and share in our success.

We have the same expectations of ourselves that our clients demand of us :

We embrace change and technology.

We welcome and encourage learning opportunities.

We strive toward excellence.

We operate with integrity.

We look out for our team and each other.

Key Responsibilities you will :

Manage the SurePrep / OCR software implementation, users, and troubleshooting.

Train and work with the tax team on their role in the SurePrep process.

Review completed SurePrep uploads for accuracy.

Manage the workflows through the SurePrep process.

Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries related to missing documents relative to prior years.

Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to SurePrep support in the tax preparation process.

Train and mentor interns on the effective use of OCR technology and best practices for uploading and matching data in tax documents.

Required Qualifications :

Experience in tax support and using SurePrep Software or other OCR technology.

At least 2 years of CPA firm or tax office experience.

2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Familiarity with tax return software - Ultratax or similar.

Understanding of tax documents and their place in the tax return.

Familiarity with Thomson Reuters systems (Onvio, AdvanceFlow) is a plus.

Strong proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (editing pdf documents).

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will stand out if you have :

CPA Firm experience providing support for tax, audit, or accounting departments.

Knowledge of tax, accounting, and financial terminology.

Associate or bachelors Degree.

Other Job Details :

On-site in Parsippany, NJ.

Standard hours 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm.

Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours (evenings / weekends), January-April.

Competitive hourly compensation - negotiable based upon your experience.

Hours / Timing :

December : training part-time

January to mid-February : SurePrep work, and support for admin team in preparation and distribution of engagements letters through our client portal, and provide other support, as needed.

Mid February through April : arrival of client tax documents will be very heavy, requiring full-time work and some overtime, including PT weekends as the tax deadline approaches.

Remote work will be considered for weekends.

May-November : there may be support needed on an ad hoc basis throughout the year, but it will be very limited.