Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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The Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper supports individual tax filings and day-to-day financial recordkeeping in a client-focused environment. The role prepares and reviews tax returns, maintains bookkeeping records, and uses QuickBooks and Lacerte Tax Software to support accurate reporting. It also involves gathering and verifying client information, resolving record inconsistencies, and communicating with clients about documents and outstanding information.
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper to support individual tax filings and day-to-day financial recordkeeping in Williamsburg, Virginia. This position is ideal for someone who can balance accurate tax return preparation with organized bookkeeping practices in a client-focused environment. The role requires strong familiarity with individual tax matters, dependable use of accounting software, and a commitment to maintaining precise financial data.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare and review individual income tax returns with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines.
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Maintain financial records by recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and keeping bookkeeping files up to date.
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Use QuickBooks to manage bookkeeping activities, organize account details, and support accurate reporting.
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Work with Lacerte Tax Software to complete tax filings and ensure information is properly entered and documented.
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Gather, verify, and organize client financial information needed for tax preparation and bookkeeping tasks.
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Identify inconsistencies in financial records and resolve issues to support complete and accurate reporting.
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Communicate with clients as needed to clarify tax documents, bookkeeping entries, and outstanding information.
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Support routine financial processes by maintaining organized documentation and following established accounting practices. Requirements • Experience preparing individual tax returns in a detail-focused setting.
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Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
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Proficiency with Lacerte Tax Software or similar tax preparation systems.
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Strong understanding of individual income tax concepts and related documentation.
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High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in financial work.
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Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet recurring deadlines during busy periods.
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Clear communication skills for working with clients and handling financial information appropriately.
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,638 open Tax Preparer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Virginia median$13–80/hr20 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 22 open Tax Preparer jobs in Virginia and 1,638 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Tax Preparer postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (1,318 postings).
- Education
- 15 of the 1,638 open Tax Preparer jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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