Tax Preparers: 
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Finance |
| Indiana Average Salary | $34,840.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 35 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 669 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 4.19 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 2,956 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 8.55 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Written Communication
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Following Directions
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Professionalism
Intellectual Risk-taking
Organization
Time Management
Conflict Management
Resource Allocation
Written Communication
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Following Directions
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Professionalism
Intellectual Risk-taking
Organization
Time Management
Conflict Management
Resource Allocation
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare tax returns
Prepare records of customer charges
Prepare financial reports
Prepare billing statements
Maintain financial records, reports, or files
Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications
Prepare records of customer charges
Prepare financial reports
Prepare billing statements
Maintain financial records, reports, or files
Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications
Processing Information
Calculate tax information
Determine tax liability
Compute state and federal taxes
Calculate financial data
Compile data or information for financial reports
Determine tax liability
Compute state and federal taxes
Calculate financial data
Compile data or information for financial reports
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | ||||
| Tax Law | ||||
| Tax and Financial Document Review | ||||
| Sales | ||||
| Prospective Clients | ||||
| Tax Accounting | ||||
| Finance |
