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SEASONAL - EXPERIENCED TAX PROFESSIONAL

Join our Seasonal Tax Team and be the "who" Behind the Change! We are redefining tax season with our "Path to 45" journey, where our team works, on average, just 45 hours a week during tax season. We are looking for experienced tax professionals to join us as seasonal team members and help us make this happen!

If you are looking for a GREAT place to work with the very best people, working seasonally (late January to April 15th) on a fulltime or parttime basis, keep reading!

ABOUT US

At Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd we are redefining what it means to work in public accounting with our "Path to 45" journey. This innovative approach ensures our team works, on average 45 hours a week during tax season. We believe in balancing hard work with personal well-being, and our seasonal team members play a vital role in making this possible. With five office locations across the state of Kansas and one in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, we offer a wide range of interrelated services, including tax, audit, business advisory, wealth management, and consulting services, to a variety of individuals and businesses.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE
  • Who loves tax and everything about it
  • Who is a CPA, with a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • With strong analytical skills with an emphasis on problem-solving
  • With over five years' experience in public accounting


THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Prepare (possibly review depending upon experience level) business and individual income tax returns
  • Identify and research tax issues applicable to client transactions
  • Help grow other team members by spending time with them and knowledge sharing


HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS WE OFFER
  • First 15 Reading Program: start your day off right with a book each day for 15 minutes
  • Get involved with our Wellness Program
  • Equipment provided
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