Experienced Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Free personal tax preparation

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt in Kalispell, MT is seeking tax professionals to help clients prepare returns in a high-energy, in-person office environment. You will control your schedule with part-time and full-time options, earning base hourly pay plus performance bonuses.

Free continuing tax education and training resources are provided. The role emphasizes client service, accuracy, and a proactive approach to maximizing refunds while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ tax season of experience in tax preparation.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Basic tech literacy and comfort with tax software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, trust, and partnership tax returns.
• Interact with clients in person in a fast-paced office setting.
• Support clients with tax questions and optimize tax outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with tax laws.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Tech literacy

Client service

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.