United Way of Wapello County is a nonprofit organization serving Wapello County, Iowa. We work to improve education, financial stability, and health for everyone who lives and works in our community. Our office is located in downtown Ottumwa, Iowa.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site Coordinator provides coordination, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the VITA site operation. The VITA program serves low- and middle-income families, providing free tax preparation and filing in Wapello and Jefferson counties. This is a part-time (20 hours per week average) seasonal position that begins in October and ends the middle of April.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Ensures the site is in compliance with all IRS VITA site requirements.
- Maintain relationship with IRS office for obtaining site materials and other pertinent information.
- Recruits volunteers and schedules volunteers for the site.
- Ensures that VITA site is open as scheduled and ensures adequate volunteer coverage, supplies, tax materials, and equipment is maintained.
- Ensures that all tax returns are electronically filed with the IRS in a timely manner and that acknowledgements are reviewed.
- Ensures rejected returns are either corrected or the taxpayer is contacted.
- Ensures that a quality review is conducted on each return prepared by volunteer tax preparers.
- Promotes the VITA program throughout the community, including radio, television, and print.
- Maintains accurate records of volunteer certifications and volunteer hours.
- Answers taxpayer questions regarding tax law or their tax return.
- Compile post‐season reports for end‐of‐season wrap‐up and evaluation.
- Plan/host volunteer recognition event at the end of the filing season.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
High School Diploma
Skills/Experience:
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Basic tax knowledge (Form 1040 and supporting schedules).
- Complete all training and certification requirements. Pass the IRS Tax Test at the Advanced Level.
- Basic computer skills for inputting tax return information into tax software (TaxSlayer).
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to manage all‐volunteer staff.
- Must be flexible and dependable with ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
- Must have dependable transportation, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: Less than $20,000 per year
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 13 2019
Active Until:
Nov 13 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit