VITA Quality Reviewer- Seasonal

Summary: The VITA Quality Reviewer is responsible for ensuring that all returns prepared meet the quality requirements of the program. Quality Reviewers review each tax return completed by the tax preparer, correct errors, and provide substantive tax knowledge and guidance. 

Position Responsibilities:

• *Become IRS Certified at the Advanced level and  specialty certifications to assist with tax preparation 
• *Reviews all tax information for relevance, accuracy, and completion
• *Initiates and completes the Intake/Interview Quality Review form with each assigned taxpayer
• *Review tax return with taxpayer
• *May assist the Site Manager with the transmittal of tax returns on a daily basis
• Ensures compliance with federal IRS rules and regulations
• Assist with taxpayer requests and inquiries 
• Assist in providing a variety of duties involved in supporting the administrative operations of assigned VITA site
• Responsible for assisting the Site Coordinator in transmitting each tax return completed using the Tax Slayer filing system
• Must be able to work weekends
• Follow and uphold the Volunteer Standard of Conduct set forth by the IRS
• Must complete all required trainings in a timely manner.
• Must be sensitive to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Must adhere to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measures  to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others. 
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization including but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors' names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and      financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of  Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director/Manager.

Competencies:

Customer Services

Communication

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Awareness

Focus

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education
  • High School diploma or GED
• Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in preparing taxes with  at least 1 year of experience in TaxSlayer Software and/or customer  service experience. 
• License and Credentials
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Valid vehicle liability insurance
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Minimum Knowledge and Skills: 

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Minimum of 1-year experience in customer service including computer skills, basic mathematics, and processing skills; 
• Extensive working knowledge of basic tax law, IRS Guidelines, and time management;
• Experience with computer      software and 10 key skills (i.e., TaxSlayer_ software preferred); 
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and work well independently and on a team;
• Must have good written and verbal skills;
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with the      public, volunteers, and staff

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) ** This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.**

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at . You must apply through our website and complete the  application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.