Experienced Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible schedule

Free personal tax preparation

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt in Helena, MT is seeking tax preparers for the peak season. You’ll work in a high-energy local office, prepare individual, trust or partnership returns, and partner with clients to maximize refunds.

You’ll enjoy a base hourly rate with seasonal bonuses, flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time), and access to free continuing tax education. Training and development support helps you scale your expertise while you control your calendar.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Basic tech literacy

Tools

Tax software

Job description

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.