Entry Level Tax Preparer

Seasonal Tax Associate

As a Seasonal Tax Associate (Entry Level Tax Preparer), you will be responsible for providing guidance, explaining, preparing, and completing accurately tax-related forms for clients, including multiyear, multistate, year-end tax forms and 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.

Flexible Schedules Available:

• Day shift, Night shift, Weekends, Weekdays
• Full-time or Part-time
• Looking to learn a new career and break into the tax industry?
• Someone with gaps in their work history or is looking to boost their skills and resume?
• Someone who is looking to get back into the workforce?
• New to the workforce or with limited experience/education and a willingness to learn?
• Retired and want to continue to make an impact?
• Someone without a college diploma? No problem!
• A Veteran or military personnel transitioning to civilian life?
• A military spouse, dependent, or caregiver seeking a seasonal opportunity?
• A recent college graduate or current college student?
• A stay-at-home parent who needs a flexible work schedule?
• A gig worker or looking to add a second income?
• Bilingual? Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply! What you'll do here:
• Conduct face-to-face tax interviews with clients.
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns.
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services.
• Provide clients with IRS audit support.
• Complete all related tax forms in accordance with policies, and in compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Collection and processing of clients' payments while ensuring timely deposits.
• Marketing and business generation efforts.
• Furnishes taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
• Answer client calls via our national call center routing system.
• Answer questions and provide future tax planning to clients.
• Resolve client complaints or refers situations to supervisor (as appropriate) for resolution.
• Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration. Skills you'll bring for success:
• Passion for providing extraordinary customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of computer functions and math.

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 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.