Experienced Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt is hiring experienced Tax Preparers for the 2024 tax season to be part of our team making an impact on thousands of people navigating the challenges of filing taxes. Our mission is to make taxes easy, and we pride ourselves in putting Experienced Tax return specialists with a customer service mindset to work, helping others get piece of mind and great results.
Whether you're looking to boost your resume, get ahead on the new year with a second income, retired, or have time in your schedule and are excited to put your skills to work, we'd love to have you!
Responsibilities:

• Complete our PAID online Jackson Hewitt Tax School course and training
• Provide expert explanation, preparation, and completion of accurate tax-related forms for clients - including multi-year, multi-state, and year-end tax forms
• Provide clients with IRS audit support, complete E-filing, obtain signatures, and e-file these forms to IRS and state agencies
• Collect and process client tax payments while ensuring timely tax return deposits
• Mentor and support teammates, provide guidance, and in some cases, act as a lead
• Answer tax questions and provide future tax planning to clients

Requirements:

• 2+ seasons of previous experience completing individual, trust, and/or partnership tax returns
• 3+ years Customer Service experience required
• College degree in accounting or related field is a plus
• CPA or Enrolled Agent license is a bonus
• PTIN Certification is a plus
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

We Offer:

• Immediate employment and PAID training
• Flexible scheduling options with Weekday, Weekend, Full time, or Part Time schedules
• Commission earned on all completed returns
• Additional performance bonuses available
• End of season employee luncheon

Are you:

• A stay at home parent looking for a flexible work schedule?
• A gig worker or looking to add a second income?
• Part of a military family that moves often?
• A Veteran or military member transitioning from the service?
• Retired and want to continue to make an impact?

We look forward to having you on our team!
Compensation: $14.00 per hour
Working at Jackson Hewitt
Jackson Hewitt is a tax 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. We provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is something that taxpayers don't receive from DIY or other assisted providers. We take pride in that. Doing taxes is much more than filling in some forms. For most Americans, their tax return is the biggest single financial event of the year, and it can be quite an emotional experience. That's where you come in! We are here to ease their stress and provide expert customer service and tax knowledge.
Taxes are fun (really!)
Jackson Hewitt is proud to offer quality, affordable tax training as well as continuing education for our Tax Preparers. 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 options and earn commissions and various rewards, too. The role you play is critical to our success and together we are "Working Hard for the Hardest Working Americans". This is our mission.
PTIN Certification: Yes
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