Seasonal Tax Associate: Client-Focused Prep & Savings

H&R Block; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking a seasonal Tax Associate to start a career in tax and client services with day-one training. You’ll meet clients, gather information, and prepare tax returns at a local office, applying guidance from experienced teammates.

No prior tax experience is required. You’ll earn a competitive hourly rate and have opportunities to increase earnings as you build tax knowledge and value to clients. This is an in-person role at a neighborhood H&R Block office.

Qualifications

• Required: Successful completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course
• Experience interacting with customers or clients in a service-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to understand needs
• Problem-solving skills, including organizing information and identifying solutions
• Comfort using digital tools and systems including AI-based tools like Copilot and ChatGPT
• High school diploma / GED/ equivalent

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates
• Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations in a way clients can easily understand
• Identify tax savings opportunities and recommend relevant products and services
• Apply problem-solving skills to analyze client information and address questions or unique situations with guidance and available resources
• Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork, collaboration, and a client-first approach

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service experience

Problem solving

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Education

High school diploma / GED / equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ finance

Tools

Copilot / ChatGPT

Job description

H&R Block is seeking a seasonal Tax Associate to start a career in tax and client services with day-one training. You’ll meet clients, gather information, and prepare tax returns at a local office, applying guidance from experienced teammates.

No prior tax experience is required. You’ll earn a competitive hourly rate and have opportunities to increase earnings as you build tax knowledge and value to clients. This is an in-person role at a neighborhood H&R Block office.