Better Numbers is a remote firm that specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation and planning, and advisory services for growth-minded entrepreneurs. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs to move their businesses forward.
Our core values are:
• Always do the right thing
• Curious and love to learn
• Sense of humor
• Empathetic and helpful
• Zero tolerance for toxic behavior
You’ll love working with us if you get, want, and have the capacity to:
• Always look for a better way to do things
• Want to be paid for outcomes, not for time spent
• Communicate clearly and proactively with customers and managers on tax matters
• Accurately prepare individual (Form 1040) and business tax returns (Form 1120S, Form 1065)
What you need to succeed:
• Align with our core values
• Highly organized
• You can deliver spectacular customer service, you have great communication skills and you are able to easily explain difficult concepts
• You have at least 5 years of tax preparation experience in a public accounting firm
• Tech-savvy and proficient in ProConnect Tax Online or Lacerte and Karbon (required)
• Skilled problem solver with strong attention to detail
• Effective communicator through video platforms like Zoom and Loom
Why join us?:
• Production-based pay - get paid for outcomes, not for time. You'll be paid 15% of each client's tax preparation fee for returns you complete. Our fees are higher than industry average.
• Grow your income and opportunities. You'll start with tax returns for this season and there's opportunity to earn additional income via tax advisory services throughout the course of the year.
• No time tracking. We don’t track time nor do we bill by the hour. Ever.
What you can expect from the hiring process:
• Provide a copy of your resume
• Connect with Chris Hervochon on LinkedIn. Please note, candidates that skip this step will not be considered. If you're already connected to Chris, please note that in your application.
• If your background and experience appear to be a fit, we will invite you to complete a skills assessment. The assessments will take about 30 minutes to complete and you will be compensated $50 if you complete it.
• Interview with the owner of the firm. Learn about the firm and make sure we’re a good fit! We’ll ask questions about you, your work experience, your bona fides, and may even throw in some technical questions. You’ll then have a chance to ask any questions you may have – so be sure to have some ready!
• Complete a Kolbe personality assessment (to make sure the firm and the role are a good fit).
• Provide 3 professional references (so we can check all the boxes).
• Pass a background check.
• If you're a good fit, you will meet with the owner of the firm to receive an offer and to learn about the particulars of the role and the firm.
• An intentional onboarding and orientation process to learn how and why we do what we do.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Projected Total Compensation: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
• Are you located in the United States?
• Do you have experience preparing tax returns in ProConnect Tax Online or Lacerte?
• Do you have experience using Karbon in a public accounting firm?
Work Location: Remote
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