Accountant – Seasonal Tax Prep

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

. Prepare individual federal and state income tax returns for designated domestic and expatriate Church employees .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing federal and state income tax returns, including Form 1040, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential for managing multiple returns and effectively communicating with clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tax Return PreparationForm 1040 ExperienceTax ResearchMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationTax ProjectionsTax Equalization AnalysisForm 1040Tax Theory Understanding

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsConfidentialityIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Acrobat Pro

Industry Keywords

Federal Income TaxState Income TaxExpatriate TaxChurch Employees

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare individual federal and state income tax returns for designated domestic and expatriate Church employees
Review source data and tax documents
Conduct tax research
Communicate with employees as needed
Prepare tax projections
Prepare tax equalization analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field, or working toward one, with a well-grounded understanding of tax theory
Prior experience preparing tax returns, specifically Form 1040 and related forms and schedules
Ability to manage multiple returns simultaneously and complete tasks efficiently within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact courteously and effectively with others
Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle sensitive client and financial information with confidentiality and discretion
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
Must be able to work approximately 30–40 hours per week from mid-January to mid-April

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
Potential for annual recurring seasonal position
Many benefits of Church Employment (details referenced at careers.churchofjesuschrist.org)
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities