Seasonal Tax Associate - In-Office, Training & Growth

H&R Block, Inc.; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a seasonal Tax Associate to join our tax office in Illinois. You’ll work with clients to gather information, prepare returns, and answer questions with training and day-one support.

No prior tax experience required. Earn a competitive hourly rate with opportunities to increase earnings as you build knowledge. This in-person role emphasizes client service and teamwork during tax season.

Qualifications

• Complete H&R Block Income Tax Course
• Customer/service experience
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Comfort with AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation
• Prepare tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates
• Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations
• Identify tax savings opportunities and suggest relevant products and services
• Apply problem-solving to analyze client information and address questions with guidance
• Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork and a client-first approach

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

AI tools

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a seasonal Tax Associate to join our tax office in Illinois. You’ll work with clients to gather information, prepare returns, and answer questions with training and day-one support.

No prior tax experience required. Earn a competitive hourly rate with opportunities to increase earnings as you build knowledge. This in-person role emphasizes client service and teamwork during tax season.