Tax Preparer

Job Title: Tax Preparer

Reports To: Owner

Location: In Office | Limited Remote Flexibility

Classification: Full-Time | Year-Round | Non-Exempt

Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Job Summary

Padgett Syracuse – Wasatch Front is seeking an experienced, credentialed Tax Preparer to join our team in a full-time, year-round capacity. This is an individual contributor role focused exclusively on tax preparation and client advisory support

Padgett helps small business owners transform accounting and tax into clarity, confidence, and genuine peace of mind. As a locally owned office, we are committed to delivering expert service to our clients, investing in our community, and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment. We care deeply about work/life balance. This is a results-driven team, so hours will flex with the work.

This position is well-suited for a tax professional who takes pride in accuracy and dependability, values long-term client relationships, and is motivated by the direct impact their work has on the financial health of small businesses and entrepreneurs. The candidate must work well under pressure, is self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position carries no supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare individual and business tax returns, with a workload split of approximately 60% individual and 40% business; limited multi-state exposure

Support off-season client needs, including tax projections, reasonable compensation analyses, and tax notice research and resolution

Understand financials and make corrections as needed

Conduct tax research as needed to address complex or non-routine filing scenarios

Communicate with clients through a variety of channels including secure client portal, e-mail, telephone, and video conference

Maintain organized and accurate client files in accordance with firm standards and applicable compliance requirements

Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of recent, progressive experience in a public accounting firm

Active CPA or EA license required

Deep knowledge of individual, corporate, and partnership taxation

Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with clients and colleagues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, accessible guidance for clients

Proficiency with tax preparation software, accounting platforms, and standard business applications; experience with UltraTax preferred

Knowledgeable in QBO, Xero is helpful

Strong organizational skills and keen to attention to detail

Professional Demeanor and commitment to delivering a high-quality client experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands outlined in this description are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. In the course of performing job responsibilities, the employee will regularly engage in talking and listening, and will spend extended periods seated at a desk in front of a computer.

Employment Practices

Wasatch Fron Financial Services, LLC, DBA Padgett Syracuse-Wasatch Front provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training, and is consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person