Receptionist - Franchise Location

H&R Block; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking a seasonal Client Service Professional/Receptionist to greet clients and answer phones, connecting them with the right tax professional. You will help schedule appointments and ensure clients’ needs are met across in-person, phone, or virtual interactions.

Ideal candidates have experience in fast-paced customer service, strong organization, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This seasonal role supports multiple locations and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced consumer service setting.
• Ability to greet and assist clients professionally.
• Proficient with basic office software and scheduling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet clients in a friendly, personalized manner.
• Match clients with the appropriate tax professional.
• Schedule clients per their preferences and availability.
• Greet and assist clients in person, over the phone, or virtually.
• Help maintain a clean, organized office with team members.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Customer service experience

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Helping others is what we do best here, which means you will get to see the impact of your work firsthand. As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you will build client relationships that will grow stronger each year. Joining H&R Block1 as a seasonal Client Service Professional/Receptionist means you’ll focus on how to wow clients now and in the future.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Answer phones and greet clients in a personalized, friendly, and inviting manner
• Match clients with the best-suited tax professional for their needs
• Schedule clients how they would like to be scheduled
• Help to ensure all clients needs have been met during service both in person, over the phone or virtually
• Maintain office cleanliness and organization of resources with team members
• Other duties as assigned

Your Expertise

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in a customer service environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Computer proficient with the ability to use Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work flexible schedule and/or in multiple locations
• Sales/marketing experience

Why work for us

The following information has been provided by the franchisee operating the franchise office that has posted this position and has not been endorsed or validated by H&R Block. All questions should be made directly to the franchisee.

1 This office is an independently owned and operated franchise office operating under an agreement with H&R Block. Franchisees make their own hiring decisions and any questions regarding employment at this office should be made directly to the franchisee.