Tax Agent / Tax Associate
Prepare individual and, when qualified, business tax returns through MPG's supervised quality-control and review workflow.
Apply Now- Location
- Remote — eligibility by location discussed during recruitment
- Work arrangement & schedule
- 100% remote
- Compensation & benefits
- Commission-based. Details discussed during recruitment.
Overview
Prepare individual and, when qualified and assigned, business income tax returns through MPG's supervised quality-control workflow. MPG currently uses TaxSlayer Pro for agent submissions and Drake Software in the principal practice. All agent-completed returns go to MPG's authorized supervisory review. Agents do not transmit returns on their own or bypass review.
Key Responsibilities
- Interview taxpayers and gather complete information.
- Review tax documents, identity verification and prior returns as authorized.
- Prepare returns accurately under current federal and applicable state tax rules.
- Complete paid-preparer due diligence, including for credits and head of household status when applicable.
- Reconcile W-2, 1099, self-employment and dependent information.
- Document calculations and client representations.
- Flag inconsistent data, missing forms and identity-theft or fraud indicators.
- Follow IRS e-file requirements, consent rules and document-security controls.
- Submit completed work for internal review and respond to review requests. Only designated authorized staff transmit accepted returns.
- Protect personal information, credentials and company systems.
- Maintain a PTIN where legally required for compensated tax preparation.
- Take part in tax-season updates and training.
Qualifications
Required
- Demonstrated tax preparation knowledge and accuracy.
- Secure handling of taxpayer data.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfort with professional tax software.
- A PTIN before performing compensated preparer work where IRS rules require it. A PTIN is not required to apply.
Preferred
- Drake or TaxSlayer experience (not mandatory).
- Additional credentials or licenses where legally applicable.
Performance Expectations
Measured on preparer accuracy, review corrections, timeliness, due diligence completion and compliance. Return volume never overrides accuracy.
Reporting & Compliance
Reports to the designated Tax Manager/Reviewer. Final authority remains with MPG's authorized e-file supervisor. Follows IRS e-file, due diligence and data-security requirements.
Application Questions
The application form will ask you about:
- How many years or seasons have you prepared returns?
- Which tax software have you used?
- Which tax forms are you most experienced with?
- PTIN status only (Yes / No / In progress / Prefer not to say). Do not enter your PTIN number.
- Describe your experience with IRS due diligence and escalations.
How to apply
Complete the application below and optionally attach a resume (PDF, DOC or DOCX, up to 5 MB). You will receive a reference ID when it is submitted.
Do not include your Social Security number, date of birth, driver's license or other government ID, home street address, banking details, or EFIN/PTIN numbers. We do not ask about age or other protected characteristics. See the Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Mayberry Professional Group welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and makes recruitment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, email careers@mayberryprofessionalgroup.com.
This posting is not an offer of employment, and no individual compensation agreement is implied. Schedule, eligibility by location, detailed pay terms and benefits: details discussed during recruitment.
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Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or offer.