Tax Preparer

JSI invites you to join our team as a **Tax Preparer** on our **Regulatory & Tax Compliance Operations** team in a **remote** capacity, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.

**Position Overview:**

As a **Tax Preparer,** you will be responsible for reviewing, preparing, and filing tax returns, reconciling financial data, and acting as a client liaison throughout the tax preparation process. You will work with various tax filing systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission of all filings.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze client tax and revenue data to prepare accurate returns.
• Prepare supporting workpapers and reconcile client ledgers to imported tax data.
• Facilitate and process state and local tax filings—both paper and online—and ensure timely payments.
• Communicate with clients throughout the tax preparation process and act as a client representative with applicable agencies as needed.
• Maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and referrals.
• Process business renewal applications and exemption certifications.

Qualifications

**Required:**

• Bachelor’s degree (math degree preferred) or equivalent experience in accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other digital tools.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with internal and external clients.
• Effective prioritization and time management skills to meet tax deadlines.

**Preferred:**

• Familiarity with telecommunications industry tax requirements.
• Experience with tax preparation software.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and travel support.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.