About this opportunity
JSH Tax & Business Consulting lists this Seasonal Tax Preparer opportunity in saint charles, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JSH Tax & Business Consulting is a St. Charles accounting, tax, and business advisory firm serving small to medium-sized businesses and individuals. Our team of about 20 professionals works directly with clients on bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, sales tax, income tax, consulting, and CFO services. Rooted in downtown St. Charles since 1981 and formerly known as Jones, Savarese, Harrington & Company, we recently became JSH Tax & Business Consulting to support our growth and expanded services.
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Our mission is to serve as a trusted advisor, delivering responsive, high-quality accounting and tax guidance that helps clients grow with confidence.
We are proud of our friendly, welcoming workplace, where people are encouraged to grow and deepen their understanding of accounting. Our team enjoys working together in the office and connecting outside of it through charity and team events.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented tax preparer to join our team for the 2027 tax season. You will prepare individual income tax returns for our clients and work closely with our CPAs, who review your work. This is an in-person position based in our St. Charles office; remote work is not an option during tax season.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Prepare federal and Illinois individual income tax returns (Form 1040), including Schedules A, B, C, D, E and SE
Review client source documents (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s and brokerage statements) and follow up on missing or unclear information
Prepare extensions and estimated tax payment vouchers
Meet with clients in person and by phone to gather information and answer questions
Keep organized, complete workpapers and promptly resolve review notes from our CPAs
Support the team with general tax season tasks as needed
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive hourly pay based on experience
A friendly, collaborative team in our downtown St. Charles office
Support from experienced CPAs who review returns and answer technical questions
The opportunity to return in future tax seasons
SCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONS
Commit to a full-time schedule for the entire tax season, January 11 through April 30, 2027
Work in person at our St. Charles xqrzhdi office; remote or hybrid work is not available during tax season
Be available for extended hours during peak season, including some Saturdays
Because of the timing of tax season, time off in March and April is limited
REQUIREMENTS
2–3 years of experience preparing individual (Form 1040) tax returns
Working knowledge of current federal and Illinois individual tax law
Active PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)
Experience with Lacerte tax software is a plus, but not required
Experience with QuickBooks Online is a plus
EA, CPA or AFSP credential is a plus
Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Strong attention to detail and a professional, client-friendly manner
Worksite address
saint charles, IL, 60174, US
Who can apply
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