Tax Consultant

Client's Medical Financial Partnership partners with community-based organizations to offer high-quality no-cost services to patient families and community members that help build their wealth and thereby improve their health. The Tax Consultant will play a critical role in supporting Client's MFP's free tax preparation service, which operates under the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Job title: Tax Consultant
Location: Philadelphia, PA

• PT 15-20 hr/ wk

Shift
• Tues/Thurs evenings 4:30-8:30 (4-9)
• Sat days 8:30-4 PM

Job Summary:
Client's Medical Financial Partnership partners with community-based organizations to offer high-quality no-cost services to patient families and community members that help build their wealth and thereby improve their health. The Tax Consultant will play a critical role in supporting Client's MFP's free tax preparation service, which operates under the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
This position requires advanced technical expertise in individual income tax preparation, including non-resident alien returns, complex filing situations, and the application of federal and state tax regulations. The Tax Consultant must be equipped to navigate a range of tax scenarios, interpret tax code, resolve preparation issues, and ensure accurate, compliant returns in accordance with IRS requirements and VITA program standards.

Required Skills & Experience:
-At least five (5) years of experience preparing individual income tax returns, including complex tax situations
-In-depth understanding of federal and state tax regulations, with expertise in tax credits, deductions, and filing considerations relevant to low- and-moderate income taxpayers.
-Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance to tax volunteers.
-Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret tax regulations, troubleshoot challenging scenarios, and develop accurate, compliant solutions.
-Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax concepts in a clear, accessible manner.
-Experience with technology such as Microsoft Office, and tax software (Tax Slayer) / websites.
-Culturally response, trauma informed backgrounds, including marginalized populations, using a client-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approach.

Required Education:
-Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or related field.

Preferred Education:
-Master's Degree Accounting, Finance or related field.

Required Certifications& Licensure:
-N/A

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
-IRS VITA certified upon hire (Provided by CHOP)

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