Tax Assistant

Aston Carter • Getzville, NY • 4w ago

Tax Assistant/Preparer

Job Description

Assist tax professionals and consultants in managing tax and accounting duties, providing both administrative and accounting support. This role involves helping management schedule and organize tax work and assignments, aiding tax preparers in processing, reviewing, and filing tax returns, and creating necessary tax reports, statements, documents, and presentations. You will also respond to clients' inquiries about their tax issues and support the audit team during tax audits. Analyzing and reviewing complex forms, having a basic understanding of tax laws and regulations, and adhering to tax professional standards and ethics are integral to this position.

Responsibilities

Assist management with scheduling and organizing tax work and assignments.

Support tax preparers in processing, reviewing, and filing tax returns.

Create and manage tax reports, statements, documents, and presentations.

Respond to clients' inquiries regarding their tax problems.

Assist the audit team with tax audits.

Analyze and review complicated forms.

Adhere to tax professional standards and ethics.

Perform office management tasks, such as answering phones, greeting customers, making appointments, filing paperwork, and data entry.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in tax preparation and tax filing.

Experience with tax review and documentation.

Basic understanding of tax laws and regulations.

Strong administrative support and accounting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

2+ years of experience.

No degree required.

Certification is a plus, but not required.

Experience with ProSeries is a significant advantage.

Work Environment

The work is conducted in a casual office environment located in Getzville, NY. The schedule is flexible, with standard hours from 8 am to 5 pm, some evenings, and Saturdays. Wednesdays have a 12 pm to 8 pm schedule, with occasional Saturdays required, totaling 35 hours per week. The office offers a laid-back atmosphere, and the position is seasonal, with the potential for annual return.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of getzville, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in getzville,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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