Description:
At UnCommon Farms, we specialize in innovative, sustainable solutions that empower farm businesses to thrive. Dedicated to driving agricultural success, we offer a range of services designed to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and support growth.

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We’re seeking a detail oriented and dependable Jr. Tax Preparer to assist with preparing income, payroll, property, and sales tax returns for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, s and c corps and more. This role also supports year-end tax planning, client consulting, marketing efforts, and provides admin support to the Senior Tax Manager. If you’re self-motivated with a passion for agriculture and a knack for all things tax, this opportunity is for you!

AS THE JR. TAX PREPARER, YOU’LL:

• Assist in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, s-corporations, and fiduciaries. Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Participate in year-end tax planning activities by gathering relevant client data, running preliminary analyses, and collaborating with the tax team to develop tax-saving strategies.
• Assist with preparation and filing of quarterly and annual payroll tax forms for clients, including Forms 941, 943, FUTA, SUTA, State 941, 1096, W-3, W-2, and 1099, along with managing electronic tax payments to ensure timely compliance.
• Assist in preparing sales tax returns for clients, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to state and local sales tax requirements.
• Participate in meetings with agriculture clients to review their tax return, line-by-line, answering their questions and explaining tax situations in a clear manner.
• Conduct tax research by reading and interpreting tax codes, regulations and rulings. Collaborate with the Senior Tax Manager to review findings and determine appropriate tax treatments.
• Review client inquiries and notices related to tax filings. Work with associates to prepare accurate and timely responses or resolutions
• Provide clerical assistance to the Senior Tax Manager, including scheduling appointments, gathering and organizing client tax documents, scanning and filing tax returns, processing client payments, greeting visitors, and coordinating communication between field staff and corporate offices.
• Support marketing initiatives and other firm projects as needed, contributing to business development efforts and internal operations.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  Requirements:

What We’re Looking For

• 1-3 Years of Accounting and/or Public Tax Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel. QuickBooks experience a plus.
• Ability and willingness to learn and become proficient in using accounting and tax software.
• Future plan to work toward a CPA or Enrolled Agent desired.