Heritage Academy Schools

Non-Profit Tax & Entity Specialist - Temporary Contract Position

Heritage Academy Schools  •  Mesa, AZ (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Duties & Responisibilites:

• Assist with the preparation and filing of non-profit tax returns, including IRS Form 990 and related schedules

• Support the entity creation process for the sports school's non-profit organization, including research and documentation

• Compile and organize financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation required for tax filings

• Coordinate with the CFO to gather necessary financial data and ensure accurate reporting

• Conduct research on non-profit tax regulations, exemption requirements, and compliance standards

• Assist in preparing applications for tax-exempt status (e.g., IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ) as applicable

• Review and reconcile financial data to support accurate and complete filings

• Maintain organized records of all filing-related documents and correspondence

• Provide general administrative and analytical support to the CFO as needed throughout the engagement

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply).

Required:

  • Basic understanding of tax principles, IRS filings, and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred:

  • Coursework or internship experience in non-profit accounting or tax
  • Familiarity with IRS Form 990 and non-profit compliance requirements
  • Knowledge of state entity formation processes and non-profit registration
  • Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)

Engagement Details:

  • Duration: Approximately 30–45 days (contract/temporary)
  • Schedule: Full-time or part-time hours negotiable based on project needs
  • Location: On-site and/or remote (to be determined)
  • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with qualifications

Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Physical functions: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and operate a computer and other office equipment. Must reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equipment used: Frequent computer use is expected.

Work environment: Standard office environment.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Heritage Academy Schools

About Heritage Academy Schools

Heritage Academy exists to promote personal greatness in our scholars. By studying the powerful lessons of our Founding Fathers and Mothers, Heritage scholars have answers for today's problems.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Mesa, Arizona
Year Founded
1995
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