Typical Tasks
Answer questions and provide future tax planning to clients.
Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required.
Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.
Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Self-Control
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Monitoring
Mathematics
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
