How to hire a licensed tax consultant

How to hire a licensed tax consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step licensed tax consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a licensed tax consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new licensed tax consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The licensed tax consultant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A licensed tax consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, licensed tax consultants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of licensed tax consultants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Licensed Tax Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Licensed Tax Consultant		$12-33
   Tax Preparer	A tax preparer is responsible for preparing and processing the tax obligations of an organization. Tax preparers' duties include calculating tax returns, reviewing financial statements and make adjustments as needed, analyzing deductible expenses and credits, and adhering to the tax regulations and legislation procedures at all times... Show more	$14-40
   Tax Advisor	Tax Advisors are responsible for providing tax advice to clients in the area of tax legislation and tax obligations. Their duties include researching tax legislation, gathering client information, submitting tax returns, liaising with internal revenue service representing clients, and developing tax strategies... Show more	$13-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Clinical Assessments
   • Management System
   • Property Tax
   • Tax Returns
   • Technical Assistance
   • License Agreements
   • Appraisal Review
   • CFR
   • NRC
   • Business Development
   • EAP

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the training and use of new FactSet products and enhancements with various client bases including portfolio management and performance teams.
   • Review FSAR changes relate to 10 CFR 50.59 requirements.
   • Perform property inspections of commercial properties and create inspection reports illustrating the physical characteristics of say properties for assessment appeals purposes.
   • Gain knowledge of accounting principals, taxation policies and income tax procedures.
   • Perform monthly accounting for various entities including partnerships, s-corporations, trusts and foundations

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your licensed tax consultant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A licensed tax consultant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, licensed tax consultants' average salary in south carolina is 62% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level licensed tax consultants 61% less than senior-level licensed tax consultants.
   • Certifications. A licensed tax consultant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a licensed tax consultant's salary.

   Average licensed tax consultant salary

   $43,577yearly

   $20.95 hourly rate

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   Entry-level licensed tax consultant salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a licensed tax consultant job description

   A licensed tax consultant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a licensed tax consultant job description:

   Licensed tax consultant job description example

   Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Licensed Behavior Consultant to join our team at our program in Ellsworth, PA.
   Earn a $30.00/hour
   
   The Licensed Behavior Consultant in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan which is individualized to each child or adolescent and to family needs. The Behavior Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non-aversive behavioral change methods.
   
   The Licensed Behavior Consultant typically serves as consultant to, and as requested by the Mobile Therapist within the treatment team. While maintaining some direct contact with child and family, the BC primarily provides assessment; program design and monitoring rather than direct therapy. The BC is expected to participate in team meetings. When questions or conflict around behavioral paradigms arise in other systems, such as school, (e.g., a review of a behavior paradigm to help the child remain in school), the BC may participate as a consultant in a special child-centered, family focused meetings along with the therapist.
   
   BENEFITS
   
   Merakey offers competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
   
   To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers
   
   
   ABOUT MERAKEY
   
   Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
   
   Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
   
   The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
   
   * A License in PA as a Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Behavior Specialist, or Certified Registered Nurse
   
   AND one of the following:
   
   * A BCBA Certification
   * A minimum of one year providing ABA services and 12 credits of ABA from a master's program
   * A minimum of one year experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a BCBA
   * A minimum of one year experience providing ABA services AND a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA from an approved CEU provider

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find licensed tax consultants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your licensed tax consultant job on Zippia to find and attract quality licensed tax consultant candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting licensed tax consultants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new licensed tax consultant

   Once you've found the licensed tax consultant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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