Customer Service/ Data Entry

Jackson Hewitt Inc.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt is seeking a customer-focused tax service advocate in Wichita, KS. You will deliver exemplary client service, promote company products, and guide clients through tax preparation using our software to help maximize refunds with speed and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have retail or service experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Training will be provided to ensure knowledgeable advice and compliance with tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Retail experience providing exceptional client service
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer and math skills required

Responsibilities

• Presents the Company's value proposition to clients concerning various company products and services and uses prescribed selling techniques
• Conducts a thorough in-person interview with potential clients, using the company's proprietary tax software application
• Delivers exceptional customer service by anticipating customer needs and considers the impact of all decisions/actions on the customer
• Answering client calls via our national call center routing system
• Completes all related tax forms in accordance with policies, and in compliance with legislation and regulations. Furnishes taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion
• Consults tax law reference materials to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns
• Answers questions and provide future tax planning to clients
• Reviews financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns
• Researches tax related questions and issues, and responds to clients appropriately and within a timely manner
• Resolves client complaints, or refers situations to supervisor (as appropriate) for resolution
• Audits all tax return forms for accuracy and completeness (i.e., client signatures)
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Proprietary tax software

Job description

Benefits:

• Wellness resources
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

We are Jackson Hewitt, Working Hard for the Hardest Working. We have a new Career Opportunity for you to deliver exemplary customer service, and become someone's tax hero!

Join the team that is focused on being advocates for our clients, and getting them their maximum tax refund, faster, and with fewer associated fees. Stand out as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Jackson Hewitt offers training related to income tax preparation and the delivery of excellent customer service. 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.

Responsibilities

• Presents the Company's value proposition to clients concerning various company products and services and uses prescribed selling techniques
• Conducts a thorough in-person interview with potential clients, using the company's propriety tax software application
• Delivers exceptional customer service by anticipating customer needs and considers the impact of all decisions/actions on the customer
• Answering client calls via our national call center routing system
• Completes all related tax forms in accordance with policies, and in compliance with legislation and regulations. Furnishes taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion
• Consults tax law reference materials to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns
• Answers questions and provide future tax planning to clients
• Reviews financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns
• Researches tax related questions and issues, and responds to clients appropriately and within a timely manner
• Resolves client complaints, or refers situations to supervisor (as appropriate) for resolution
• Audits all tax return forms for accuracy and completeness (i.e., client signatures)
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Top candidates for this position will have retail experience providing exceptional client service and performing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Hands-on marketing with surrounding businesses, including office visits to promote brand awareness and new clientele
• High School Degree or equivalent
• 1+ years experience preferably in sales, service and tax preparation
• Good communication, interpersonal and customer services skills
• Basic knowledge of computer functions and math required
• Ability to lift a maximum of 25 lbs
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced working environment

Preferred Certifications

• Field Instructor, Remote Support or Call Center certified
• Enrolled Agent (EA) certification