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Seasonal Tax Preparer (Temp)

$14.45 - $18 per hour

H&R Block

As a seasonal

Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation

Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates

Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations in a way clients can easily understand

Identify tax savings opportunities and recommend relevant products and services

Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork, collaboration, and a client‑first approach

As a seasonal Tax Associate at H'R Block, you’ll begin a career in tax and client services—no prior tax experience required. With training and support from day one, you’ll work directly with clients to gather information, prepare tax returns, and answer questions while building valuable skills and strong client relationships. You’ll earn a competitive hourly rate, with opportunities to increase your earnings as you build tax knowledge and grow in the role. This role is in‑person at a local H'R Block tax office.

Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation

Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates

Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations in a way clients can easily understand

Identify tax savings opportunities and recommend relevant products and services

Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork, collaboration, and a client‑first approach

Successful completion of the H'R Block Income Tax Course1

Experience interacting with customers or clients in a service‑oriented environment

Comfort using digital tools and systems included AI based tools like Copilot and ChatGPT

High school diploma / GED/ equivalent

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Experience in a client‑facing or consultative role, such as financial advising, insurance, retail sales, or professional services

Experience asking questions and recommending solutions based on customer needs

Availability to work evenings and weekends during tax season

At H'R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.

That same commitment to care extends to our associates. We invest in your well‑being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.

1 - Enrollment in or completion of the H'R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.

Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job‑related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short‑term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H'R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

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