Description • Preparation of individual, partnership, corporate and trust tax returns. • Reviews various financial records like income statements, receipts of expenditures and previous tax returns to determine a strategy for preparing current returns • Interviews clients to get information on deductible expenses, allowances and taxable income. • Uses tax form instructions and tax tables to make proper entries to compute the amount of taxes an individual or business owes. • Consults tax research library/software to obtain assistance with atypical returns. • Verifies forms that individuals prepared themselves to check for errors or miscalculations. • Prepares all necessary compliance forms required by the state and federal agencies. • Takes continuing education courses to stay up to date on changes in federal and state tax codes. • Complies with state and federal tax filing requirement by studying regulations; adhering to requirements; advising management on required actions; calculating quarterly estimated tax payments (when applicable) assembling data for quarterly and annual tax filings. • Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data. • Provides financial advice by studying variances; preparing budgets; developing projections (year-end analysis) • Reviews and addresses IRS and State notices received by clients. • Reviews tax returns of other preparers as needed. • Aid and direction for other tax preparers as needed. Skills Month end, quickbooks, Financial statement, Reconciliation, Financial reporting, General ledger, Finance Top Skills Details Month end,quickbooks,Financial statement,Reconciliation,Financial reporting Additional Skills & Qualifications • Displays exceptional mathematical skills and pays close attention to detail. • Possesses excellent reading and comprehension skills as well as superior problem- solving abilities. • Has knowledge of tax law, legal codes, precedents, government regulations and Internal Revenue Service rules. • Demonstrates strongwritten and verbalcommunication skills and excellent organizational skills along with a willingness to meet with clients as needed. • Demonstrates sound judgment and has good decision-making abilities. • Possesses knowledge of accepted accounting practices and sound economic strategies. • Possesses a commitment to using a CRM software to document projects, workflows and conversations with clients, etc. • Ability to use tax software or willingness to learn. We use Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS. • Bachelor's degree in accounting or economics. • Enrolled Agent (EA) designation or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials. • Certification from the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) preferred. • At least 5 years' experience in the preparation of income tax returns as mentioned above. • Knowledge of QuickBooks both desktop and online. • Experience in agricultural taxes preferred Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $44.00/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 Indianapolis,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2025. 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.