Experienced Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt - 1925; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tax preparation training

Free continuing tax education

Enrolled Agent materials and testing

Discounted personal tax return

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt - 1925 in New Jersey seeks experienced, full-time seasonal Tax Preparers for three storefront offices in Sicklerville, Runnemede, and Gloucester City. Bring tax experience, build client relationships, and help clients understand their results this tax season.

You will prepare federal and state returns, interview clients, review documents, and explain results in a friendly, professional, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing individual federal and state tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax codes.
• Proficient with tax preparation software.
• Excellent communication and client service.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Available for full-time seasonal work including evenings and weekends.
• Willing to meet tax preparer registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate individual federal and state income tax returns.
• Interview clients to understand their tax situations and identify deductions.
• Review supporting documents and resolve missing or inconsistent information.
• Explain tax results and available services clearly and professionally.
• Deliver friendly, attentive service that encourages clients to return and refer family and friends.
• Schedule appointments and follow up with new and returning clients.
• Work with your office team to manage appointments, serve walk-in clients, and meet tax-season goals.
• Protect confidential information and follow applicable tax preparation requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Tax preparation

Client communication

Interviewing skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time management

Customer service

Evenings/weekends availability

Credentials compliance

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Bring your tax experience. Build client relationships. Make a difference this tax season.

You know that tax preparation is about more than entering numbers. It's about asking the right questions, preparing an accurate return, and helping clients understand their results.

We are an independently owned Jackson Hewitt Tax Service franchise seeking approximately 8 experienced, full-time seasonal Tax Preparers across three storefront offices - SICKLERVILLE, RUNNEMEDE, AND GLOUCESTER CITY - SOUTH JERSEY.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping people, and want to contribute to a successful tax season, we want to hear from you. Join our team for an exciting opportunity. Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to propel you to the next level. You will provide exceptional client service while connecting with clients in a fun, fast-paced environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference for the hardest working!

WHAT YOU WILL D

• Prepare accurate individual federal and state income tax returns.
• Interview clients thoroughly to understand their tax situations and identify applicable deductions and credits.
• Review supporting documents and resolve missing or inconsistent information.
• Explain tax results and available services clearly and professionally.
• Deliver friendly, attentive service that encourages clients to return and refer family and friends.
• Schedule appointments and follow up with new and returning clients.
• Work with your office team to manage appointments, serve walk-in clients, and meet tax-season goals.
• Protect confidential information and follow applicable tax preparation requirements and company procedures.

PERKS

• Free tax preparation training
• Free continuing tax education
• Enrolled Agent materials and testing
• Discounted personal tax return
• Plus, you'll work in a fast-paced, innovative culture with an open and collaborative environment, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience preparing individual income tax returns in a professional, paid setting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state individual income taxes.
• Confidence using tax preparation software and learning new systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Dependability and the ability to stay organized during a busy tax season.
• A friendly, professional attitude and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Availability for full-time seasonal work, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Ability to meet applicable tax preparer registration and credential requirements.