Experienced Tax

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Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Training & development

On site, in person position - No remote positions

Seasonal Position - Hiring for tax season 2027. Depending on experience, may have opportunities to begin employment in late 2026 Please upload resume that includes information about your professional tax preparation experience as well as any tax education you have completed.


Dependent upon location and availability, we have some management positions available for the right candidate.

We are currently testing and interviewing ONLY candidates with professional tax preparation experience. Persons without experience are invited to inquire about our upcoming classes.


Louisiana positions available in Algiers, Boutte, Chalmette, Covington, Gretna, Harahan, Harvey, Kenner, LaPlace, Marrero, Metairie, New Orleans, Slidell, & Westwego.
Mississippi positions available in Bay St. Louis, Picayune and Waveland.

Are you:

• A Tax Pro with experience and want to come to work with Jackson Hewitt?
• Retired and want to continue to make an impact?
• A stay-at-home parent who needs a flexible work schedule?
• A gig worker or looking to add a second income?
• A Veteran or military personnel transitioning from the service?
• Bilingual? Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply!

What you'll do here:

As a Seasonal Experienced Tax Preparer, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance, explaining, preparing, and completing accurate tax-related forms for clients, including multiyear, multi-state, and year-end tax forms. You will also provide clients with IRS audit support. Complete E-filing, provide printed copies of returns for clients to review, sign and e-file these forms to IRS and state agencies.

• Conduct face-to-face tax interviews with clients.
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services.
• Answer tax related questions and provide future tax planning to clients in a timely fashion.
• Collection and processing of clients' payments.
• Marketing and business generation efforts.
• Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration.
• Mentor and support teammates, providing guidance and in some cases acting as a lead.
• This position has access to and regularly works with information of a sensitive, highly confidential nature which requires a working knowledge of the business.

Skills you'll bring for success:

• 3+ seasons of previous professional tax experience
• Passion for providing extraordinary customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of the Jackson Hewitt Tax Knowledge Assessment
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• PTIN Certification: Yes

Persons without experience are invited to inquire about our upcoming fall classes.

Compensation: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour


Working at Jackson Hewitt

Jackson Hewitt is an innovator with nearly 6,000 locations, and we're on a mission to change the face of the tax industry. We are an industry-leading provider of full-service individual, federal, and state income tax preparation with offices across the country. Jackson Hewitt is always seeking to improve its financial products, promotions, and partnerships so clients get more.
Taxes are fun (really!)

Jackson Hewitt is proud to offer free tax training as well as continuing education for tax preparers across the country. With nearly 6,000 locations to choose from, there's likely a Jackson Hewitt location near you, including at your local Walmart store. Tax preparers have flexible scheduling and various rewards too.

PTIN Certification: Yes


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