Tax Preparer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Columbus, OH, USA
In-Office
60K-150K Annually
Entry level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Prepare individual and business tax returns, provide tax planning support, explain client tax obligations, maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, track tax-law updates, coordinate with accountants and legal professionals, support audits, and improve internal tax systems and efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just 4 years. In 2025, we had over 5,400 applicants, we only hired 19. As a scaling start-up, we are very particular to ensure we hire the best and those aligned with our values and intensity. We are not a firm for everyone. 

  

What We Look For  

  • A+ Player

    • Elite at what they do. Extremely hard worker. Gritty. Gets things done. Internal need to succeed. 

    • Dislikes working with B and C players. 

    • Does not need to be told twice what to do. 

  • Foxhole Team Member 

    • Has a servant's heart and a purpose bigger than themselves. 

    • Will help a team member fix a flat on the side of the road at 6am. 

    • Goes above and beyond to provide a "White Glove Service" to our clients. 

  • Rocketship Mentality 

    • Excited to join a fast-growing startup with extreme upside. 

    • Growth Mindset in all areas of life -  professionally, personally, physically, and spiritually. 

    • "Lifer" - those who want to work with us for 30+ years (not just a 9-5 job). 

Main Requirements:

  • Prepare individual and business tax returns accurately and on time 

  • Provide tax planning and strategy support alongside financial advisors 

  • Familiarity with tax prep software (we use Drake) 

  • Help clients understand their tax liabilities and filing obligations 

  • Ensure compliance with all federal and state tax regulations 

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and communicate relevant updates 

  • Work with external accountants or legal professionals as needed 

  • Contribute to developing internal tax systems and improving efficiency 

  • Support clients during audits or tax-related inquiries 

Skills Required

  • Prepare individual and business tax returns accurately and on time
  • Provide tax planning and strategy support alongside financial advisors
  • Familiarity with Drake tax preparation software
  • Help clients understand tax liabilities and filing obligations
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws
  • Communicate relevant tax-law updates
  • Work with external accountants or legal professionals as needed
  • Contribute to developing internal tax systems and improving efficiency
  • Support clients during audits or tax-related inquiries
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