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Tax Intake & Bookkeeping Assistant Training Provided Location:

Pace Accounting |

Maspeth, New York Hours :

Full-Time, Year-Round |

In-Office Proposed Pay:

$21-$25 per hour, depending on relevant experience Organized, dependable, and comfortable with computers? We'd like to meet you. Pace Accounting is an established, ten-person accounting firm serving individuals and businesses. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented person to help keep client documents organized, support our tax preparers, and learn bookkeeping responsibilities over time. Tax or bookkeeping experience is helpful, but not required. We're equally interested in someone with strong computer skills, excellent organization, professional communication, and a willingness to learn. This is a permanent, year-round opportunity for someone interested in becoming a valued, long-term member of our team.

Your Initial Focus:

Tax Document Intake You'll begin by learning our tax intake process—the document preparation and organization that allows our tax preparers to work efficiently.

You will:

Receive, scan, label, and organize client documents. Use checklists and office procedures to check files for completeness. Follow up with clients by phone and email for missing documents and information. Track outstanding requests and keep client files current. Assemble organized files for the tax preparers and flag questions for their attention. Accurately enter client information into our systems. Handle confidential financial and personal information carefully. You will receive training on our procedures and software. You will not be expected to prepare tax returns independently. As You Learn the Role With training and guidance, you'll gradually help with: Entering and categorizing bookkeeping transactions. Reconciling bank and credit card accounts. Maintaining client records in QuickBooks. Preparing supporting reports and schedules for our accountants. Other administrative and bookkeeping tasks that keep client work moving. What We're Looking For Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Dependability, punctuality, and consistent follow-through. Solid computer skills, including email, digital files, PDFs, and basic spreadsheets. Ability to learn new software and follow established procedures. Confidence communicating professionally with clients and following up on unanswered requests. Ability to manage several assignments and keep track of deadlines. Willingness to ask questions, take feedback, and learn. Comfort working in our Maspeth office and meeting the tax-season schedule. We welcome applicants from varied work backgrounds, including people returning to the workforce or changing careers. An accounting degree is not required. Helpful, but Not Required Experience in office administration, client service, document management, tax intake, or bookkeeping. Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or Desktop, Microsoft Excel, or Intuit ProSeries. Experience handling confidential documents or supporting multiple clients.

Schedule January:

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tax season, February 1-April 15: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Extended hours and Saturdays are required during this period. April 16-May 31: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1-December 31: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays off. This is an in-office position. Remote will not be offered or available in the future. Why Join Pace? A permanent, year-round role with a small, established firm. A four-day workweek outside tax season. Training in our tax intake process and opportunities to develop bookkeeping skills. Direct support from experienced colleagues. Meaningful responsibility helping clients and keeping the office organized. Retirement plan (SIMPLE). Employee health, dental, and vision benefits. Paid time off (1-week after first year, then additional week each year after. 4-week cap.). Paid sick leave (5 days annually).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Maspeth, NY 11378 (Required)

Work Location:

In person