Entry Level Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.; Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. seeks a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer to guide clients through tax forms, including multistate filings, and to provide audit support. You will file returns, collect payments, and explain tax processes in a friendly, client-focused manner.

The role offers flexible scheduling with day/night/weekend shifts and opportunities for advancement. Prior tax knowledge is helpful, and training is provided to get you started.

Qualifications

• Salary is negotiable based on experience.
• PTIN Certification: Yes.
• Experience in accounting, finance, retail, bookkeeping, or tax preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field a plus!

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face tax interviews with clients.
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns.
• Generate business growth and increase client retention.
• Provide clients with IRS audit support.
• Complete all related tax forms in accordance with policies.
• Process client payments and ensure timely deposits.
• Support office priorities through teamwork.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

PTIN Certification

Job description

Your Purpose

At Jackson Hewitt, 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 the vast majority of taxpayers don’t receive from DIY or other assisted providers. We take pride in that. 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

• Training & development


• Opportunity for advancement


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule

Flexible Schedules Available

• Day shift


• Night shift


• Weekends


• Weekdays


• Full-time or Part-time

Are You

• Looking to learn a new career and break into the tax industry?


• Someone who has gaps in their work history or is looking to boost their skills and resume?


• Someone who has been out of the workforce over the last year while at home with family?


• New to the workforce or with limited experience/education, but 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 from the service?


• Part of a military family that moves often with deployments?


• 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

As a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer, you will be responsible for providing guidance, explaining, preparing, and completing accurate tax-related forms for clients, including multiyear, multistate, year-end tax forms and providing clients with IRS audit support. Complete E-filing, provide printed copies of returns for clients to review, signing and e-file these forms to IRS and state agencies.

• 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 refer situations to the 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.


• Sales and/or marketing experience.


• Experience in accounting, finance, retail, bookkeeping, or tax preferred.


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field a plus!


• PTIN Certification: Yes

Salary is negotiable based on experience

Compensation: $11.00 - $15.00 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.

PTIN Certification: Yes