Experienced Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Free personal tax preparation

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. in Billings, MT is seeking Tax Pros to prepare individual, trust, or partnership returns with a flexible schedule and earnings that include base hourly pay plus seasonal performance bonuses.

You will work in a fast-paced, in-person office, receive free continuing tax education and training, and enjoy perks such as advancement opportunities and free personal tax preparation.

Qualifications

• At least 1 tax season of experience preparing individual, trust, or partnership returns.
• Strong client service skills and basic tech literacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns (individual, trust, or partnership) accurately.
• Assist clients with tax questions and provide basic guidance.

Skills

Tax preparation experience

Education

PTIN Certification

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule

Ready to maximize your earnings in a high-energy local office? At Jackson Hewitt, we don’t just process returns—we advocate for the hardest-working Americans. If you have at least one season of tax prep under your belt, we want to help you scale your expertise, work a schedule you control, and unlock performance-based bonuses.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Boost Your Take-Home Pay: Base hourly rate plus seasonal performance bonuses.
• Thrive In-Person: Work directly with clients in a fast-paced, collaborative, face-to-face team environment.
• Control Your Calendar: Truly flexible scheduling options that work around your life. Part time and full time positions are available!
• Keep Your Skills Sharp: Free continuing tax education and training resources.
• Perks For You: Free personal tax preparation.

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience: 1+ seasons preparing individual, trust, or partnership returns in a professional setting.
• Drive: Passion for delivering standout client service and optimizing tax returns.
• Skills: Solid interpersonal communication and basic tech literacy.
• Background: Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, retail, or client service is preferred.

Compensation: $16.50 - $20.50 per hour

About Jackson Hewitt

Jackson Hewitt is a national brand with local heart. After 40+ years and our name on over 65 million returns, we’re not only committed to providing a better tax experience for the hardest-working Americans, but we also strive to change the lives in our communities for the better, too. We offer a full suite of tax preparation services and guidance. Join us.

Taxes are fun (really!)

At Jackson Hewitt, we’re proud to offer tax training to beginners and continuing education courses for more seasoned Tax Pros. We offer on‑job mentorships too, and we’re always championing your professional success and personal goals. Enjoy a flexible schedule and work that works around you for a change. Plus, start earning extra income and learning a recession‑proof life skill now.

Our Mission

Our mission is to grow. Grow as leaders, grow as people, grow in our industry. We strive to provide a stellar customer experience. We drive toward outstanding leadership. We will make every effort to retain our customers and employees. Creating solid relationships with those that surround us is our success. That is how we grow.

PTIN Certification: Yes