Seasonal Tax Associate - In-Person Tax Prep & Client Service

H&R Block; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking a Seasonal Tax Associate in Pine Bluff, AR to gain hands-on experience in tax preparation and client service at a local tax office. You’ll meet with clients, gather information, and prepare returns with guidance from seasoned teammates, while explaining tax concepts clearly and identifying savings opportunities.

No prior tax experience is required; training starts Day One. This in-person role supports peak tax-season workloads and offers an hourly rate with potential to

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course
• Experience interacting with customers in a service-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly
• 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 or 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 resources
• Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork and a client-first approach

Skills

Customer service experience

Clear communication

Problem solving

AI tools familiarity

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (preferred)

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

H&R Block is seeking a Seasonal Tax Associate in Pine Bluff, AR to gain hands-on experience in tax preparation and client service at a local tax office. You’ll meet with clients, gather information, and prepare returns with guidance from seasoned teammates, while explaining tax concepts clearly and identifying savings opportunities.

No prior tax experience is required; training starts Day One. This in-person role supports peak tax-season workloads and offers an hourly rate with potential to