We are hiring in New York City! Join us at Single Stop for an exciting career as a Tax Preparer. Wage/Salary: $20.00-$22.00 | Non-Exempt | Full Time Position Summary: The Tax Preparer provides free, quality tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. Using the information provided by the client, and by asking follow-up questions, completes the tax return and reviews the final return with the client. To establish and ensure the greatest degree of trust, the Tax Preparer/Quality Reviewer is responsible for preparing accurate tax returns and must uphold the highest ethical standards. The Tax Preparer/Quality Reviewer needs to ensure that every client receives quality service and that every tax return prepared is reviewed for accuracy. Essential Job Functions: + Interview the client to determine that all income, deductions, and credits. + Ensure the intake process is performed completely and accurately. + Verify the client's personal information (name, social security) and banking information. + Prepare the client's return, based on the information provided by the client on the intake form. + Prepare tax returns for which training, and certification were provided. + Ensure the return has been quality reviewed on completion by a 2nd preparer authorized to undertake the quality review. + Refer clients to use self-prep for those clients with complex returns, who cannot be served, to the IRS website. + At all times, adhere to IRS standards of conduct, including but not limited to, protecting client privacy and confidentiality. + Accept no payment or other compensation of any kind from the client. + Inform/refer the client to the other services offered through the VITA site + Have the client sign the applicable authorization documents for electronic filing. + Complete all administrative activities related to the completion of the client's return. Experience and Education: + Must be certified at the Advanced level on IRS Link and Learn and attend in-person TaxSlayer tax preparation software training provided by Single Stop. + Attend and successfully complete the training to be certified by the IRS. + Knowledge of Tax law and forms 1040,1040A, and 1040EZ. + Basic computer skills for inputting tax return data into the tax preparation software. + Ability to communicate effectively, including the ability to interview clients about personal, and financial matters and communicate tax issues to clients in a non-threatening manner. + Ability to effectively research tax issues, using the materials available at the site. + Ability to deal with the public in a helpful and supportive manner. + Friendly, dependable, and flexible, and detail-oriented. + Candidates should know about personal income taxes as well as tax law knowledge. + Must be able to balance competing priorities and work on multiple tasks, often on a time-sensitive basis. + Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a definite plus. Equal Opportunity Employer