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Tax Preparer
Remote Raven. Prepare Form 1120-S (S-Corporation), Form 1065 (Partnership), and Form 1041 (Trust and Estate) returns accurately and in accordance with current tax law .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in preparing tax returns for S-Corporations, partnerships, and trusts, utilizing CCH tax software while ensuring compliance with current tax laws. Exhibits strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple returns efficiently during peak tax periods.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Form 1120-S PreparationForm 1065 PreparationForm 1041 PreparationCCH Tax Software ProficiencyPass-Through Entity Taxation Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Tax Return PreparationFinancial Statement AnalysisGeneral Ledger InterpretationK-1 ReviewWorkpaper Documentation
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailTime ManagementCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
CCH AxcessProSystem fxDocument Management Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA License
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingFiduciary Income TaxMulti-State FilingsCloud-Based AccountingTax Law Compliance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare Form 1120-S (S-Corporation), Form 1065 (Partnership), and Form 1041 (Trust and Estate) returns accurately and in accordance with current tax law
- Input and organize client financial data within CCH tax software to produce complete, review-ready return packages
- Review source documents, financial statements, and prior-year returns for accuracy and consistency
- Identify missing information and follow up with clients or internal staff to obtain required documentation
- Flag technical issues, complex items, or items requiring CPA review and communicate them clearly
- Meet internal preparation deadlines and manage multiple returns simultaneously during peak periods
- Maintain organized, complete workpapers for each return
- Respond promptly to reviewer feedback and make directed corrections
- Stay current with tax law changes affecting S-Corporations, partnerships, and trusts and estates
Requirements
What you’ll need- Hands-on experience preparing Form 1120-S, Form 1065, and/or Form 1041 returns — all three are in scope for this role
- Proficiency with CCH tax software (Axcess or ProSystem fx) is a hard requirement; candidates without CCH experience will not be considered
- Minimum 2 years of tax preparation experience in a public accounting or CPA firm environment
- Strong working knowledge of pass-through entity taxation, fiduciary income tax, and related federal and state filing requirements
- Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general ledgers, and K-1s
- High attention to detail and a consistent habit of accurate, complete workpaper documentation
- Ability to manage multiple returns simultaneously and meet firm deadlines during tax season
- Reliable high-speed internet connection and a quiet, professional home workspace
- CPA licensed (preferred)
- Experience with multi-state filings for pass-through entities and trusts (preferred)
- Familiarity with CCH Axcess workflow and document management tools (preferred)
- Experience in a paperless or cloud-based public accounting environment (preferred)