Team Leader

At Jackson Hewitt, and its independently owned and operated franchisees, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. The role you play is critical to our success and together we are “Working Hard for the Hardest Working Americans”. This is our mission and it’s a large part of why we work here. Together we are highly passionate about what we do, and how we can help our clients. Benefits: Opportunity for advancement Training & development Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule What you'll do here: Under general supervision and in accordance with established company policies and procedures, the Team Leader participates in the management activities (staffing, productivity, tax prep work, marketing) for several locations within an assigned district. This position manages the day-to-day activities of seasonal team members assigned to several store locations. Drives the operation at each location to maximize the efficiency of Tax Preparer work and increase revenue and office profitability. This position has access to and regularly works with information of a sensitive, highly confidential nature, and regularly deals with diverse matters which require a working knowledge of the business. Supervises one or more seasonal hourly staff members at a single location or kiosk Communicates with the Manager on the status of recruiting, interviewing and hiring of seasonal employees for assigned locations when applicable Maximize customer service and increase sales Performs administrative functions Develops, reviews, approves, and monitors office work schedules and hours worked Monitors associate performance to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems Reviews productivity reports, discount reports, AAG, and other various reports and takes appropriate action where necessary Maintains a comprehensible filing system for filing, acknowledged, rejected and complete tax returns Follows up with all void/hold tax return clients to persuade them to return to the office and file their tax return Team Leads will also prepare tax returns (training provided, no experience needed) Deliver supplies to your locations Skills you'll bring for success: High School Degree or equivalent related business experience Course of study in management or in tax preparation and/or accounting preferred Previous tax preparation experience and possess a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) One year of previous management or supervisory experience desired Proficiency with a variety of computer software applications such as electronic mail, internet browser, Word, Excel, and accounting or tax preparation software Valid driver's license and reliable transportation We are an independently owned & operated franchise with 29 locations in East Tennessee and 7 in & around the Greenville, South Carolina area. Please note, these are in-person positions, not remote. #J-18808-Ljbffr jackson-hewitt-careers