IRS VITA Assistant Site Coordinator 25-26
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program at Hartwick College provides FREE income tax preparation and filling services ALL YEAR to low-to-moderate income individuals and families, including those facing physical and other disabilities, international residents and foreign students & scholars unfamiliar with US tax laws. The services are provided by IRS certified Hartwick Students and coordinated by their Assistant Accounting Professor (CPA). Hartwick College VITA site also connects families to programs and services that can help them to maximize their after-tax benefits, such as tax refunds, matched savings programs, budget coaching, financial education, and other benefits.
Hartwick College VITA TCE site is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Job Title: Assistant Site Coordinator
Reporting To: Site Coordinator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These people perform Assistant Site Coordination activities includes:
- Complete SPEC Site Coordinator Training and Advanced, Military, Foreign Students certifications. Follow the IRS site procedures, adhere to the VITA Volunteer Standards of Conduct (VSC), and compliance to the IRC tax codes.
- Supervise Volunteer Preparers and Quality Reviewers as they interviewed clients regarding all income, deductions, and allowable credit(s).
- Assist Administration and Client Reception to ensure that adequate volunteer coverage (including screeners, quality reviewers, and tax preparers), supplies, and equipment is scheduled/maintained at VITA site.
- Maintain relationship with local VITA coalition leader.
- Attend the IRS site webinar and complete IRS site review via phone call or in-person.
Qualifications:
The ideal Assistant Site Coordination performer will have the following education and skill requirements:
- MUST complete special IRS Site Coordinator training and pass the IRS Site Coordinator certificate, with other Volunteer Tax Preparer certification exams such as Advanced, Military, Foreign Student, and International.
- At least one year of Quality Reviewer experience; previous site assistant experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic computer and tax software applications including TaxSlayer, email, Internet, Zoom, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting and to work under pressure
- Strong communication, team mentoring, and customer service skills.