Bilingual Tax Professional - CPA - Remote

Company: Intuit
Location: Elgin
Posted on: February 12, 2020

Job Description:

Overview
Join Our Virtual Tax Network!

At Intuit, our mission is to power prosperity around the world. Tax experts support that mission to our TurboTax customers by: providing valuable guidance, instilling trust and confidence, and building relationships with clients, all while using state of the art tools and technology. We are hiring credentialed tax experts (CPA/EA/Practicing Attorney) to join the largest virtual tax network in the world. Your strength as a tax professional will allow you to empower and educate people so that they can lead better lives, and get one step closer to financial freedom. As a virtual employee, you can decide whether you prefer to work from your home or your office, and flexible scheduling means you have a variety of shifts to choose from!

We are changing the way that people do their taxes, and providing world-class support from experts across the United States. The way that we support our customers is changing, and we want you to be a part of it! Our tax experts are agile; continually learning, working, and providing guidance in new and exciting ways.

Responsibilities
--- This is a seasonal, virtual, customer-facing role; you will be using our state of the art video communication software (SmartLook) to interact with customers
--- Help TurboTax customers who are working on their tax return with 1) tax advice, including return preparation and signature when required, 2) product/software inquiries, and 3) tax calculations
--- Create high quality customer interactions and experiences that instill confidence using deep customer empathy, and your deep knowledge and expertise in the field of tax preparation
--- Utilize and leverage government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to seek out and deliver the right answer to the customer using everyday language
--- Apply defined practices, procedures, and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve tax advice and preparation customer inquiries
--- Document customer interactions
Qualifications
--- Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws
--- Must possess active PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)
--- 3 or more years of recent experience preparing federal and state individual 1040 tax returns for clients/customers, using commercial tax preparation software
--- Professional Circular 230 judgement
--- Audit experience a plus (IRS and state tax authorities)
--- Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software
--- Must have (or be willing to obtain) a dedicated internet connection and landline phone
--- Strong customer service skills - ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a way that is professional, friendly and reassuring
--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
--- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
--- Critical thinking, problem solving, and determination
--- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills (written & spoken) a plus

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