Experienced Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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 in Missoula, MT is seeking tax professionals for the busy season. If you have at least one season of tax prep, you can leverage a base hourly rate plus performance bonuses and work a schedule you control.

You will meet clients in person, deliver accurate tax outcomes, and benefit from free continuing tax education and training resources.

Qualifications

• 1+ seasons preparing individual, trust, or partnership returns in a professional setting.
• Strong client service focus and communication skills.
• Basic tech literacy and comfort with common software tools.

Skills

Tax preparation

Interpersonal communication

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.