International Rescue Committee · 2 months ago
Tax Specialist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24.46/hr - $26.80/hrThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization responding to crises worldwide. The VITA Tax Specialist will manage the IRC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, providing free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families, ensuring compliance and quality in service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Efficiently manage day-to-day operations of the IRC’s VITA site, encompassing the tax season period (January – April 2025)
Provide leadership and technical support to volunteer tax preparers
Thoroughly review documentation and complete tax returns for taxpayers
Schedule tax appointments and deliver exceptional customer service to clients
Conduct quality reviews and electronically file tax returns in compliance with established procedures
Successfully complete the IRS Link and Learn tax training at the Advanced level
Participate in Site Coordinator Training to enhance proficiency
Attend and complete partners’ VITA trainings, actively contributing to EITC coalition meetings
Assist in the recruitment and training of VITA program volunteers, ensuring preparedness for the tax season
Coordinate and actively participate in marketing and outreach initiatives for the IRC’s VITA program
Develop EITC presentations, engage in VITA canvasing efforts, and represent IRC at community fairs
Assist in the meticulous collection of data and reporting to program funders
Ensure strict adherence to IRS and VITA program policies and procedures, guaranteeing compliance at all times
Undertake any other duties as assigned in support of the IRC’s mission and objectives
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; or mix of equivalent years of related work experience and education
Previous experience with personal income tax preparation required
Excellent customer service skills, including experience working with a diverse client base
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make presentations as well as the ability to supervise a large, diverse group of volunteers
Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail
High level of computer literacy; familiarity with TaxSlayer software highly preferred
High level of comfort, functioning and effectiveness in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams
Strong commitment to economic empowerment of low-income and underserved populations
Excellent written and verbal English
Preferred
Experience in a non-profit organization preferred
High level of computer literacy; familiarity with TaxSlayer software highly preferred
Proficiency in a second language (Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Ukrainian or other high-demand language) strongly preferred
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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