Seasonal Assistant District Manager

Jackson Hewitt - GBY; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt - GBY is seeking a Seasonal Assistant District Manager to drive multi-unit retail operations and lead teams across twenty stores within the district. You’ll oversee recruitment, onboarding, and staff development, while partnering with the District Manager to optimize revenue and profitability.

You’ll manage seasonal staff, monitor performance, ensure standards, and support clients with tax education and service quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent related business experience. Course of study in management or in tax preparation and/or accounting preferred.
• 2 years previous management or supervisory experience required with a passion for leading and inspiring others.
• Entrepreneurial spirit that inspires out of the box thinking to impact business results.
• Tax knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and client service skills.
• Must possess reliable transportation, insurance, and a driver’s license in good standing.
• Proficiency with a variety of computer software applications such as electronic mail, internet browser, Dayforce or other HR information system, online time-tracking, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Knowledge in accounting or tax preparation software preferred.
• Ability to sustain energy and remain available to subordinates during season including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for multi-unit retail locations in the assigned district and will work in tandem with the District Manager to strategically manage district operations to maximize efficiency, increase revenue and profitability.
• Leads recruiting efforts, the interviewing process of seasonal employees and drives the tax education process and flow of teams, including the transition to hire process.
• Monitors employee performance to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors, or problems, while partnering with Human Resources on training, development, complaints, and any employee relations issues.
• Ensures all assigned locations meet company standards including but not limited to: office set up, buildouts and breakdown, technology set up, telecommunications, office supplies and facilities maintenance. Maintains relationships with property managers and landlords, works with District Manager on necessary corrective actions.
• Continuously builds the business by retaining existing clients, attracting new clients, and creating positive brand awareness.
• Resolves client complaints or answers client questions regarding policies and procedures.
• Provides employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
• Monitors GL & P&L performance and holds/voids/rejects, discount reports and productivity reports for assigned store group. Also responsible for meeting all assigned district goals including, but not limited to revenue, cash control and tax return count in assigned area.

Skills

Management experience

Strong communication

HR software (Dayforce)

Word/Excel proficiency

Customer service

Transportation & license

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Associate degree or equivalent business experience

Tools

Dayforce HRIS

Excel

Time-tracking software

Word

Job description

Benefits:

• Earned Wage Access
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

The Seasonal Assistant District Manager (ADM) is responsible to help the business from the ground up providing real business leadership development and experience as well as deep understanding of critical components of business success (recruitment/retention strategies, marketing, employee development, operations, training, profitability, team leadership). This position manages the day-to-day activities of seasonal team members assigned to approximately twenty (20) or more stores and/or kiosk locations. This role has access to and regularly requires working with information of a sensitive, highly confidential nature, and dealing with diverse matters which require a working knowledge of the business.

This is a full-time seasonal role with a start date of October 5, 2026, and an anticipated end date of April 24, 2027.

What you’ll do here:

Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.

• Responsible for multi-unit retail locations in the assigned district and will work in tandem with the District Manager to strategically manage district operations to maximize efficiency, increase revenue and profitability.
• Leads recruiting efforts, the interviewing process of seasonal employees and drives the tax education process and flow of teams, including the transition to hire process.
• Monitors employee performance to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors, or problems, while partnering with Human Resources on training, development, complaints, and any employee relations issues.
• Ensures all assigned locations meet company standards including but not limited to: office set up, buildouts and breakdown, technology set up, telecommunications, office supplies and facilities maintenance. Maintains relationships with property managers and landlords, works with District Manager on necessary corrective actions.
• Continuously builds the business by retaining existing clients, attracting new clients, and creating positive brand awareness.
• Resolves client complaints or answers client questions regarding policies and procedures.
• Provides employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
• Monitors GL & P&L performance and holds/voids/rejects, discount reports and productivity reports for assigned store group. Also responsible for meeting all assigned district goals including, but not limited to revenue, cash control and tax return count in assigned area.

Skills you’ll bring for success:

• Associate degree or equivalent related business experience. Course of study in management or in tax preparation and/or accounting preferred.
• 2 years previous management or supervisory experience required with a passion for leading and inspiring others.
• Entrepreneurial spirit that inspires out of the box thinking to impact business results.
• Tax knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and client service skills.
• Must possess reliable transportation, insurance, and a driver’s license in good standing.
• Proficiency with a variety of computer software applications such as electronic mail, internet browser, Dayforce or other HR information system, online time-tracking, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Knowledge in accounting or tax preparation software preferred.
• Ability to sustain energy and remain available to subordinates during season including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced working environment.

What you’ll get if you join us:

• Eligible for year-end annual bonus program
• 401k with Company Match
• Medical Low Plan with Company HSA Match
• Teladoc (Unlimited Teladoc sessions, $18 per month to seasonal employees)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate discount program
• Free tax preparation training and PTIN registration
• Free tax filing services for all JH employees
• Professional development and continuous training
• Expand your leadership and operational knowledge
• Learn from a District Manager how to best support busy retail tax locations
• Make a visible impact within the organization
• Join a fast-paced, innovative culture with an open and collaborative environment
• Ample opportunity to develop core and new skillsets and have a stake in your own success
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization
• Earned Wage Access – access a portion of your earned wages before payday when you need it
• Join a great organization that cares about its employees!