Tax Preparer
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Robert Half is seeking an experienced Tax Preparer for a long-term contract supporting an accounting team in Pelham, New York. The role is fully on-site and focuses on individual and S corporation tax filings, payroll activities, write-up assignments, and general accounting support. The ideal candidate has hands-on tax knowledge, works accurately under seasonal deadlines, and can work additional Saturdays during peak tax season.
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Description We are looking for an experienced Tax Preparer to support a busy accounting team in Pelham, New York through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position is fully on-site and is well suited for someone who is comfortable managing tax filings, payroll-related work, and general accounting support in a small firm setting. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on tax knowledge, works accurately under seasonal deadlines, and is available for additional Saturday hours during peak tax season.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare and review federal and state tax filings for individuals and S corporations with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
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Process payroll activities and maintain related records to support ongoing client accounting needs.
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Complete write-up assignments by organizing financial information and preparing it for reporting and tax purposes.
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Support a variety of accounting-related projects as business needs arise throughout the engagement.
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Coordinate closely with internal team members to ensure client deliverables are completed within required deadlines.
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Maintain detailed and accurate documentation to support tax preparation and accounting work.
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Participate in the interview and evaluation process requirements, including completion of skills-based assessments when requested. Requirements • At least 3 years of experience in tax preparation, with stronger consideration given to candidates with 5 or more years in the field.
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Practical experience preparing individual and S corporation tax returns.
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Proficiency with ProSeries software for tax preparation activities.
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Background working in a small accounting or tax firm environment is preferred.
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Ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently during high-volume periods.
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Availability to work on-site Monday through Friday and additional Saturdays during tax season.
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Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,648 open Tax Preparer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$16–80/hr71 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 88 open Tax Preparer jobs in New York and 1,648 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Tax Preparer postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,333 postings).
- Education
- 16 of the 1,648 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 12, 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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