Center for Family Life in Sunset Park
Tax Preparer – Center for Family Life in Sunset Park
Position Type:
Full-time, Temporary (January 2026 – April 2026) Pay:
$23 per hour Hours:
35-40 per week
Project EITC/VITA
Reports To Tax Site Manager & Program Director
Primary Function The full-time Tax Preparer provides free, quality tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. Using client information and follow-up questions, completes the tax return and reviews it with the client, ensuring accuracy and ethical standards.
Responsibilities
Successfully learn the TaxSlayer tax preparation software to complete tax returns and prepare returns using electronic filing software.
Interview the client to determine that all income is reported, and all allowable deductions are claimed.
Directly prepare the client’s return, based upon the information provided by the client and the client’s answers provided on the intake form.
Prepare only those returns for which training and certification were provided.
Refer clients to use self‑prep for those with complex returns who cannot be served, to the IRS website.
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.
Maintain the confidentiality of the client’s information.
Ensure that on‑site quality review is performed on the return.
Provide the client with a copy of the return and review its contents with the client.
Have the client sign the applicable authorization documents for electronic filing.
Complete all administrative activities related to the completion of the client’s return.
Work with the Site Manager to establish and administer a quality review process.
Timely review all returns for tax and technical accuracy before the returns are provided to the client or electronically transmitted.
Qualifications
Attend and successfully complete the training to be certified by the IRS.
Knowledge of tax law and Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ.
Excellent computer skills for inputting tax return data into the tax preparation software.
Ability to communicate effectively, including interviewing clients about personal, financial matters and explaining tax issues in a non‑threatening manner.
Ability to research tax issues effectively, using available materials at the site.
Ability to deal with the public in a helpful and supportive manner.
Friendly, dependable, flexible, and detail oriented.
Candidate should have knowledge of personal income taxes and tax law.
Must be able to balance competing priorities and work on multiple tasks, often on a time‑sensitive basis.
Bilingual (Spanish/English/Chinese) is a definite plus.
Available to work 35‑40 hours per week, including evenings and Saturday.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the Agency’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.
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Full-time, Temporary (January 2026 – April 2026) Pay:
$23 per hour Hours:
35-40 per week
Project EITC/VITA
Reports To Tax Site Manager & Program Director
Primary Function The full-time Tax Preparer provides free, quality tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. Using client information and follow-up questions, completes the tax return and reviews it with the client, ensuring accuracy and ethical standards.
Responsibilities
Successfully learn the TaxSlayer tax preparation software to complete tax returns and prepare returns using electronic filing software.
Interview the client to determine that all income is reported, and all allowable deductions are claimed.
Directly prepare the client’s return, based upon the information provided by the client and the client’s answers provided on the intake form.
Prepare only those returns for which training and certification were provided.
Refer clients to use self‑prep for those with complex returns who cannot be served, to the IRS website.
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.
Maintain the confidentiality of the client’s information.
Ensure that on‑site quality review is performed on the return.
Provide the client with a copy of the return and review its contents with the client.
Have the client sign the applicable authorization documents for electronic filing.
Complete all administrative activities related to the completion of the client’s return.
Work with the Site Manager to establish and administer a quality review process.
Timely review all returns for tax and technical accuracy before the returns are provided to the client or electronically transmitted.
Qualifications
Attend and successfully complete the training to be certified by the IRS.
Knowledge of tax law and Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ.
Excellent computer skills for inputting tax return data into the tax preparation software.
Ability to communicate effectively, including interviewing clients about personal, financial matters and explaining tax issues in a non‑threatening manner.
Ability to research tax issues effectively, using available materials at the site.
Ability to deal with the public in a helpful and supportive manner.
Friendly, dependable, flexible, and detail oriented.
Candidate should have knowledge of personal income taxes and tax law.
Must be able to balance competing priorities and work on multiple tasks, often on a time‑sensitive basis.
Bilingual (Spanish/English/Chinese) is a definite plus.
Available to work 35‑40 hours per week, including evenings and Saturday.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the Agency’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.
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