Volunteer Tax Preparer

**Purpose of Volunteer Position**:
Assist Lloydminster office by providing the community with support and assistance in the completion of their tax returns.
**Responsibilities/Tasks**:
- Participate in Agency Volunteer Tax Program
- Use online CRA approved software to submit completed tax returns
- Successful completion of Canada Revenue Agency Tax Return Training (MANDATORY)
- Represent the Agency in a professional and ethical manner
- Assist with the analysis of tax related forms and other supporting documentation
- Use the Agency volunteer platform for registration and to report volunteer hours in a timely manner.
- Record and report, on a monthly basis, your match activities, progress, and hours worked, to the Volunteer Coordinator by the 5th of each month at the latest
- Report immediately any match concerns, problems, and/or needs to the Volunteer Coordinator
- Adhere to the Agency’s Code of Volunteer Conduct
- Comply with Agency and Program policy, practices and expectations related to the volunteer placement.
**Desired Skills/Abilities**:
- Previous accounting and Tax Return preparation skills and experience an asset
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to follow CRA tax return
- Proficient in Canada Revenue Agency software
- Reliable and highly trustworthy
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Willingness to do routine or repetitive tasks
- Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Computer skills an asset
**Resources Available to the Volunteer**:
- Orientation to Agency and Program
- Training opportunities
- Volunteer recognition and Program social events
- Consultation with multicultural settlement staff, when needed
- Letter of reference, if requested, upon completion of 25 hours of service
We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, and people of faith or no faith.