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ITOCHU Corporation

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ITOCHU - Temporary Tax Senior Associate Temporary employee New York, NY, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1135 Salary Range: $100.00 To $130.00 Hourly Summary: ITOCHU International Inc. is seeking a ...

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$60 - $65/hr

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Bakertilly

Temporary Tax Preparer - BT Prep

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$18 - $41/hr

This is a Temporary position from February 1, 2027 - April 15, 2027. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare individual income tax returns (Form 1040 and/or 1041, along with related schedules) with accuracy ...

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Temporary Tax Preparer - BT Prep

New York, NY · On-site +1

$18 - $41/hr

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary tax in the United States is $17.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in temporary tax roles often face the challenge of quickly adapting to new organizational processes, software systems, and regulatory requirements within tight deadlines, especially during peak tax seasons. To address these challenges, it’s important to proactively communicate with team members, ask clarifying questions early, and utilize available training resources provided by the employer. Building strong relationships with permanent staff and leveraging your previous tax experience can also help you integrate smoothly and perform efficiently. Staying organized and keeping up-to-date with the latest tax regulations will ensure you provide accurate and timely work.

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Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments in tax firms, accounting departments, or freelanceSeasonal work in tax preparation firms, accounting offices, or freelance
Industry UsageGeneral term for temporary tax-related rolesSpecific role focused on preparing tax returns
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding temporary tax rolesUnderstanding roles of tax preparers during tax season

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ITOCHU - Temporary Tax Senior Associate

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ITOCHU - Temporary Tax Senior Associate

Temporary employee New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1135

Salary Range: $100.00 To $130.00 Hourly

Summary:

ITOCHU International Inc. is seeking a Temporary Tax Senior Associate to support the Tax Division during the tax filing season from September 15, 2026 through January 15, 2027 (40 hours/week, 8 hours/day, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., on-site). Working closely with the Tax Senior Manager, the Tax Senior Associate will assist with the preparation of ITOCHU International Inc. and Subsidiaries' state and local tax returns. This is a fixed-term role based in midtown Manhattan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare combined/consolidated state and local income tax returns, ensuring they are accurate, properly documented, and compliant with applicable state tax rules and regulations.
  • Conduct research as necessary on state and local tax matters.
  • Provide assistance to the III Tax Division as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 4 years of prior experience preparing multistate combined/consolidated state and local income tax returns.
  • Hands-on experience with Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Income Tax, including the Tax Accounting System (TAS) module and multistate combined/consolidated filings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
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