Remote Seasonal Tax Consultant

Company: Workplace Options
Location: Irvine
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Workplace Options: Workplace Options is the world's largest independent wellbeing solutions leader that supports individuals to become healthier, happier and more productive, both personally and professionally.One of our contracts is with Military One Source who focuses on assisting our Military Service members telephonically offering them tools they need to overcome any challenge. Position Description and Responsibilities: Do you anxiously wait for tax season to come around? Then this is a perfect job opportunity for you! Military OneSource is currently looking for experienced team members to provide tax support to military members and their families. Your role will be to provide information and guidance on basic tax inquiries they may have regarding the filling of their current year taxes. Come join our time as a full time or part time Seasonal Tax Consultant. This role will be FULLY REMOTE providing not only the equipment you will need, but also training to enhance your tax knowledge to the point where you will feel comfortable working independently and with minimal supervision. Our ideal candidate will need to be flexible as our business hours are from 7 am to 11 pm. We offer a variety of schedules and everyone will be required to work at least 20h a week (including one 8h weekend day). Tax Consultants will operate telephonically providing guidance and information on military tax or software issues to help Military Service members complete filing of past and current year taxes. Some of our tax guidance or information provided will be focused on assisting with Military Spouse special exclusions, variation of Military Tax Laws on a state-by-state basis, special pay, flexible extensions, and other unique deductions. Job Skills: - Strong customer service skills with ability to empathize and instill confidence - Critical thinking and problem solving - Strong skills and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Word - Excellent written and oral communication skillsRequired Education / Qualifications: - Must be US Citizen - Minimum of two recent seasons of tax preparation experience - Prior experience in business, finance, accounting or tax providing knowledge of tax laws, tax concepts and familiarity with form 1040 to instill confidence. - Must pass Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) Training - Strong skills and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Word - Must be US CitizenPreferred Qualifications - Bilingual communication skills - Knowledge of military tax laws - Experience providing support in technical PC environment - CPA or EA - College degreeBenefits - 401(K) savings plan with matching - Paid sick leave - Prevailing wages - Flexible Scheduling Options

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