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OVERVIEW
Blue Fox seeks an experienced, friendly, self-disciplined, extremely detail-oriented, and tech-savvy tax preparer and specialist. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset and a warm approach to client care. To start, tasks will primarily be income tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. If interests and skills align, this role may grow to a deeper tax and compliance support position, including sales tax return preparation, payroll tax responsibilities, and other compliance tasks.
TIME COMMITMENT
This is a full-time position, 30-40 hours/week required. Negotiable, flexible schedule offered, and pay commensurate with experience, education, and your unique value added.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a virtual/remote position. The tax specialist must have high-speed internet access, their own computer, a device with a web camera, and a home office or other suitable workspace conducive to phone or video calls. The specialist must be available intermittently throughout the week to respond to emails and occasional phone calls. Read more about Blue Fox services on our website.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY PERSONALITY TRAITS FOR SUCCESS
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
OUR VALUES
Only 3 things really matter at Blue Fox:
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The pay range for this position is $50,000-65,000/year. Increased compensation may be offered based on experience and skills. A flexible, supportive schedule is a primary benefit offered to all our team members. Additional benefits are offered to full-time employees. Benefits include group medical insurance; 401k with employer match; Office Equipment, Computer and Cell Phone Allowance; paid federal holidays, sick leave, partially paid parental leave, and unlimited PTO (paid time off). We strive to treat our team not just as we want to be treated, but as they themselves want to be treated. If you have additional benefit needs or requests, please bring them to us during the application process.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Please complete our online application below. We will follow up with applicants who meet the minimum criteria with additional Q&A for you to complete. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact those selected for further consideration. If selected to advance through the process, we will have a series of video and phone interviews, and you will be required to complete some basic skills tests. You will also be asked to complete a national background check during the application process and supply at least three references.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the organizations and communities we serve. Blue Fox embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We strongly encourage the following equity groups to self-identify during the application process: women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
OVERVIEW
Blue Fox seeks an experienced, friendly, self-disciplined, extremely detail-oriented, and tech-savvy tax preparer and specialist. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset and a warm approach to client care. To start, tasks will primarily be income tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. If interests and skills align, this role may grow to a deeper tax and compliance support position, including sales tax return preparation, payroll tax responsibilities, and other compliance tasks.
TIME COMMITMENT
This is a full-time position, 30-40 hours/week required. Negotiable, flexible schedule offered, and pay commensurate with experience, education, and your unique value added.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a virtual/remote position. The tax specialist must have high-speed internet access, their own computer, a device with a web camera, and a home office or other suitable workspace conducive to phone or video calls. The specialist must be available intermittently throughout the week to respond to emails and occasional phone calls. Read more about Blue Fox services on our website.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the tax preparation process internally
- Collect and organize relevant tax and financial records from clients
- Input data from financial records into tax return software
- Analyze each client’s tax position and devise tax saving strategies whenever possible
- Complete and file tax documents with federal and state agencies
- Act as a representative for clients with applicable agencies as required
- Help build positive, helpful client relationships to promote and expand our services
KEY PERSONALITY TRAITS FOR SUCCESS
- Kindness and honesty are non-negotiable – this is a no-drama, highly ethical environment
- Humility and the ability to ask for help or support are also a must
- Affinity for all things tax related
- Commitment to maintain client confidentiality
- Sense of humor (it’s just accounting – not life or death!)
- An innovative, systems approach to tasks with an eye to improving & streamlining workflow
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance or accounting and 5+ years in the field of tax preparation
- Experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS is required; no exceptions
- An Enrolled Agent or CPA designation strongly preferred
- Experience in preparing 1040s, 1065s, 1120 and 1120-S, and 990s
- Experience with sales tax, payroll tax, and other compliance activities is a plus
- In-depth knowledge of applicable tax laws, regulations, and deadlines
- Familiarity with the tax return submission and confirmation process, including how to navigate the IRS and other government entity online platforms
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills are a plus
- Superior organizational skills, including time management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Keen attention to detail
OUR VALUES
Only 3 things really matter at Blue Fox:
- Is the work done correctly and on time?
- Is the client happy?
- Are you happy?
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The pay range for this position is $50,000-65,000/year. Increased compensation may be offered based on experience and skills. A flexible, supportive schedule is a primary benefit offered to all our team members. Additional benefits are offered to full-time employees. Benefits include group medical insurance; 401k with employer match; Office Equipment, Computer and Cell Phone Allowance; paid federal holidays, sick leave, partially paid parental leave, and unlimited PTO (paid time off). We strive to treat our team not just as we want to be treated, but as they themselves want to be treated. If you have additional benefit needs or requests, please bring them to us during the application process.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Please complete our online application below. We will follow up with applicants who meet the minimum criteria with additional Q&A for you to complete. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact those selected for further consideration. If selected to advance through the process, we will have a series of video and phone interviews, and you will be required to complete some basic skills tests. You will also be asked to complete a national background check during the application process and supply at least three references.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the organizations and communities we serve. Blue Fox embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We strongly encourage the following equity groups to self-identify during the application process: women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
