Tax & Accounting Support Specialist

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Position Type: Temporary-to-Hire

Location: Temple, TX

Express Employment Professionals is hiring on behalf of a well-established Tax & Law Office.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Tax & Accounting Support Specialist to support attorneys and tax professionals by organizing, entering, reconciling, and reviewing client financial information used for tax return preparation. This position is ideal for someone with accounting or bookkeeping experience who enjoys working independently, managing multiple client accounts, and maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.

Job Summary

The Tax & Accounting Support Specialist is responsible for organizing, entering, reconciling, and reviewing client financial information used to prepare tax returns. This role works closely with attorneys and tax professionals to ensure client files are accurate, complete, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax documents and maintain client files for approximately 50-75 clients.
• Enter bank, brokerage, and other financial information.
• Reconcile accounts and review financial statements.
• Prepare and post journal entries and accounting adjustments.
• Review financial records for LLCs, Corporations, S-Corporations, FLPs, Trusts, and Individual Tax Returns.
• Work closely with attorneys to gather and organize information needed for tax preparation.
• Identify missing information or discrepancies and follow up as needed.
• Manage multiple client files while meeting strict tax deadlines.
• Organize and maintain client bank statements, brokerage account records, and supporting financial documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times.

Qualifications

• Accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Extremely detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated.
• Dependable with the ability to meet deadlines without constant supervision.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience in a tax, accounting, legal, or professional services environment is preferred.

Schedule

January - Mid-February

• Monday through Friday
• 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
• Expect approximately 60-70 hours per week during tax season, depending on workload and assigned tasks.

Mid-February - April 15

• Monday through Saturday
• 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
• Expect approximately 60-70 hours per week during peak tax season.

After April 15

• Office closes for one week following the tax deadline (paid time off).

End of April - Mid-December

• Four-day work week (Monday-Thursday)
• 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
• Three scheduled Fridays in September and October are required workdays.

Holiday Schedule

• Office closed from mid-December through January 2 for Christmas and New Year's.

Benefits of This Opportunity

• Temp-to-hire position with long-term potential.
• Unique work schedule, including a four-day work week for much of the year.
• Paid week off following the April tax deadline.
• Extended holiday office closure during Christmas and New Year's.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and tax professionals in a collaborative environment.

Interested candidates should apply through Express Employment Professionals for immediate consideration.