Income Tax Assistant

*PURPOSE* The Income Tax Assistant role is responsible for learning and applying their technical skills related to income tax return preparation and working as part of a team carrying out tasks under close coaching and supervision.
*KEY SUCCESS FACTORS* · Ability to apply self to learning and applying technical skills.
· Co-operative team player.
· Interest in business and commercial affairs.
*GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES* · Develops an understanding of the firm and the position.
· Develops technical skills on the job.
· Works as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks.
· Builds working relationships at peer level.
· Effectively documents work.
· Identifies task issues as well as task progress in a timely and organized manner.
· Participates in office wide initiatives.
· Actively pursues self-development opportunities.
*SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES* · Staff preparation of individual income tax returns.
*KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS* · Demonstration of technical skills.
· Quality of work output.
· Integration into the team.
· Meeting assignment objectives.
· Participation in firm wide initiatives.
*QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES* · High school diploma or equivalency.
· Developing technical knowledge regarding specific responsibilities.
· Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
· Team player with a positive – ‘can do’ approach.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
_*This position requires in-office work only and does not allow remote work opportunities.
*_ Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal Pay: $16.
00 - $24.
00 per hour Experience level: * 1 year * Under 1 year Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person