Tax Preparer

About MLS Consulting LLC MLS Consulting LLC is a growing accounting and tax advisory firm based in Arizona. We support business owners, individuals, and growing companies through tax preparation, accounting, advisory, and financial support services. Our team values accuracy, responsiveness, collaboration, and a client-first mindset. We are looking for professionals who take pride in their work, communicate clearly, and want to grow with a firm that is continuously improving its processes and services. About the Role We are hiring an experienced Tax Preparer to join our growing tax advisory firm. We work with business owners, high-income individuals, and clients with a variety of entity structures and tax needs. This is not a basic data-entry tax preparation role. We are looking for someone who can prepare accurate, well-organized individual and business tax returns, identify missing information, and communicate professionally with both internal team members and clients when needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, organized, and comfortable preparing both individual and business returns. Real estate tax experience is helpful but not required. Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns, including Forms 1040, Schedule C, Schedule E, Forms 1065, and Forms 1120-S, along with related forms and schedules.
• Prepare accurate and organized workpapers and internal notes for reviewer handoff.
• Review client-provided documents and identify missing information needed to complete returns.
• Communicate with clients when necessary to request clarifications, resolve open items, or obtain additional documentation.
• Flag potential issues, inconsistencies, and tax-planning opportunities for the review team.
• Work efficiently within firm deadlines, workflow systems, and established processes.
• Communicate clearly with internal team members regarding return status, outstanding items, and deadlines.
• Maintain organized documentation and follow firm procedures for tax preparation and client communication. Required Qualifications
• At least 2 years of tax preparation experience.
• Solid experience preparing individual income tax returns.
• Strong experience preparing business tax returns, particularly Forms 1065 and 1120-S.
• Ability to review financial and tax documents, identify missing information, and prepare clean, accurate returns.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines independently.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients when needed.
• Comfortable working remotely in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
• Preference for candidates located in or near the Phoenix, Arizona area. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Drake Tax Software.
• Experience with TaxDome.
• Experience preparing returns involving rental properties, K-1s, depreciation, or business entities.
• EA, CPA candidate, or CPA designation preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience in a public accounting or tax advisory firm.

Ideal Candidate You are a tax preparer who takes pride in producing accurate, organized work and understands the importance of clear communication throughout the tax preparation process. You are comfortable working independently, collaborating with a remote team, and speaking with clients when necessary to move returns forward. You do not need to be a real estate tax expert, but you should be confident preparing individual and business returns and willing to work with a range of client situations and entity structures. To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief note describing your experience preparing individual and business tax returns, including any experience with Forms 1065 and 1120-S, as well as the tax software you have used. Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Work from home
• Potential hybrid work arrangement for candidates in the Phoenix area

Pay:

$23.00 - $31.80 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Tax:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Scottsdale, AZ 85260