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American Accounting Association
Posted 7 days agoVerified live 2d ago

Licensed Tax Accountant - In-Store

Brief overview

Remote
3+ yrsMinimum
CPA, EA, or Attorney LicenseTax PreparationTax LawPTINCircular 230Individual Form 1040 Tax ReturnsProfessional Tax Preparation SoftwareHolistic Tax AdvisoryEnglish/Spanish Bilingual CommunicationVerbal and Written Communication

About the company

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American Accounting Associationaaahq.org

The American Accounting Association is an organization which champions excellence in accounting education.

Job description

Summary

Intuit is seeking year-round TurboTax Retail Experts to serve customers at TurboTax Retail or Flagship locations across the United States. The role provides in-person tax return preparation, tax advice, calculations, software support, and personalized customer service while building local client relationships and community engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Enthusiastically represent TurboTax locally, serving as a fixture and public face of TurboTax in the community
  • Engage with new prospects, nurture leads, and convert prospects into long-term clients through proactive outreach
  • Lead and participate with the support of TurboTax in local marketing, making the topic of taxes accessible and approachable
  • Give hands-on tax advice and complete preparation services for TurboTax customers, handling simple to complex tax situations (e.g., personal and business income, deductions optimization, amendments)
  • Facilitate discovery sessions and tax reviews to uncover deductions, minimize tax liabilities, maximize refunds, and provide future tax planning advice
  • Utilize resources such as government websites, professional tools, and team expertise to deliver accurate tax solutions in personalized everyday language
  • Create an exceptional customer experience through professionalism, and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their financial goals (e.g., saving for retirement, college funds, weddings, or vacations)
  • Connect with people to build the long-term trust that turns a one-time transaction into a loyal, multi-year relationship
  • Interact with customers both in-person and through Intuit's state-of-the-art video communication tools
  • Address client inquiries while helping them overcome tax-related challenges

Skills

  • • Active, unrestricted EA, CPA, or attorney license with strong tax preparation experience with deep knowledge of tax law preferred
  • • Have an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) as required by law to file taxes
  • • Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds
  • • Minimum of 3 years of paid experience filing 30 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns per tax season using professional tax preparation software
  • • Familiarity with Circular 230
  • • Must be comfortable working onsite at a TurboTax retail or flagship location, Sunday through Saturday, for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Operating hours are subject to change and will likely scale up during periods of peak customer demand
  • • Interest in building a local and online social presence as a TurboTax Expert, creating accessible tax-related content and resources for your community in accordance with Intuit's policies
  • • Experience in holistic tax advisory services beyond tax filing
  • • Must be willing to wear a TurboTax uniform
  • • Must be willing to work in a front facing retail environment
  • • Passionate about empowering customers and helping them overcome the complexities of taxation
  • • Passionate about your local community and excited to work with Intuit to engage with and build Intuit's presence in your local community (e.g., speaking at events, building a local and online social presence, creating content such as tax tips and educational videos)
  • • Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio
  • • Exceptional customer service skills, high empathy, and a friendly, professional demeanor
  • • Excited to be showcased as a TurboTax Expert in local and national marketing efforts
  • • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently while managing multiple priorities
  • • Proficient with technology, including tax preparation software and CRM/sales tools
  • Must reside within the United States
  • Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds
  • • Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • • Active, unrestricted EA, CPA, or attorney license with strong tax preparation experience with deep knowledge of tax law preferred
  • • Have an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) as required by law to file taxes
  • • Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds
  • • Minimum of 3 years of paid experience filing 30 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns per tax season using professional tax preparation software
  • • Familiarity with Circular 230
  • • Must be comfortable working onsite at a TurboTax retail or flagship location, Sunday through Saturday, for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Operating hours are subject to change and will likely scale up during periods of peak customer demand
  • • Interest in building a local and online social presence as a TurboTax Expert, creating accessible tax-related content and resources for your community in accordance with Intuit's policies
  • • Experience in holistic tax advisory services beyond tax filing
  • • Must be willing to wear a TurboTax uniform
  • • Must be willing to work in a front facing retail environment
  • • Passionate about empowering customers and helping them overcome the complexities of taxation
  • • Passionate about your local community and excited to work with Intuit to engage with and build Intuit's presence in your local community (e.g., speaking at events, building a local and online social presence, creating content such as tax tips and educational videos)
  • • Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio
  • • Exceptional customer service skills, high empathy, and a friendly, professional demeanor
  • • Excited to be showcased as a TurboTax Expert in local and national marketing efforts
  • • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently while managing multiple priorities
  • • Proficient with technology, including tax preparation software and CRM/sales tools
  • Must reside within the United States
  • Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds

Nice to Haves

  • • Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus

Benefits

  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
  • Paid sick time
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • E&O Insurance provided by Intuit
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts on Intuit products including a free copy of TurboTax
  • Ongoing collaboration opportunities with TurboTax's network of growth-minded professionals
  • Marketing support
  • Eligible for a cash bonus
  • Eligible for equity rewards

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