Tax Preparer Seasonal FullTime During Peak Season

Location: Waller Job Description Tax Preparer (Seasonal – Full-Time During Peak Season) Waller or Hempstead, TX | In-Office | Opportunity to Grow Let’s be upfront. This is not a role for someone who wants a rigid 9–5 schedule year-round. And it’s not a role for someone who rushes through returns just to push volume. It is a great fit for a tax professional who values accuracy, accountability, and systems, and who is comfortable working with clients when questions arise. About Gundersons CFO & Bookkeeping Our Mission Our passion is to help small businesses thrive by implementing proven strategies that produce long-term successful results. We serve individuals and small business owners who value clarity, compliance, and trusted guidance. Internally, we believe strong systems, shared values, and clear expectations create freedom — for our clients and our team. Our Core Values & Beliefs (PACTS) At Gundersons CFO & Bookkeeping, our vision is to be a dynamic force in the business world, guided by PACTS : Passion – We bring energy and care to everything we do for our clients Accountability – We take ownership and do the right thing every day Compassion – We respect and value our team, our clients, and our community Trust – We build strong, dependable relationships through consistency and excellence Service – We work hard, but we also believe enjoying the work matters With PACTS as our guide, we aim to empower our clients, our team, and our community to thrive and leave a lasting legacy. About the Role We are hiring a Seasonal Tax Preparer to support our tax team during peak tax season. • Full-time during peak tax season (generally January–April) • Hours will vary week to week based on tax return volume • Work will be in-office at either our Waller or Hempstead location (based on scheduling and firm needs) • _extension-season or off-season work may be available for the right candidate • Opportunity to grow into a longer-term or expanded role over time Primary Responsibilities • Prepare individual and small business tax returns (primarily 1040, Schedule C, basic 1120S and 1065) • Review and organize tax source documents • Prepare tax work papers and supporting documentation • Meet with tax clients when needed to review returns or answer basic questions • Communicate internally regarding missing or unclear information • Support extensions and amended returns as needed • Follow established tax preparation processes and review procedures • Maintain accuracy and meet deadlines during peak season What This Role Is NOT • A solo, unsupervised position • A sales or commission-only role • A “do it your own way” environment • A fully remote position Required Experience & Skills • Prior tax preparation experience required • Experience preparing individual tax returns (1040) • Small business tax experience preferred • Familiarity with professional tax software (OLTPro) • Comfortable meeting with clients and answering basic tax questions • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Able to follow documented systems and review processes • Dependable, professional, and team-oriented • Flexible and available during peak tax volume periods Schedule & Compensation • Seasonal, full-time during peak tax season • Hours vary based on tax return volume • In-office position (Waller or Hempstead, TX) • $20–$25/hour , based on experience • Additional incentives or commissions may be available based on productivity and accuracy Our Hiring Process (Please Read Carefully) We are intentionally building a Super Bowl-caliber team . That means we invest the time to ensure the right person is in the right seat on the right bus . Our hiring process includes: • Multiple interviews • Skills-based evaluations • A Predictive Index (PI) behavioral assessment Culture, values, and long-term fit matter here. Attention-to-Detail Test (Required) In addition to being detail-oriented, you must be able to follow instructions exactly. To prove this, in the final application question, you must type the following phrase exactly as written : "I have found my type of peeps" Applications that do not follow this instruction will not be considered. If reading this made you think, “These are my people,” we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at Company Description Gundersons CFO & Bookkeeping is a… Apply tot his job Apply To this Job