Seasonal Tax Associate — Learn, Earn & Help Clients

H&R Block; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block is hiring a Seasonal Tax Associate to work in-person at a local tax office in Illinois. You’ll meet with clients, gather information, and prepare tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates.

You’ll explain tax information clearly and offer recommendations to help clients maximize savings. The role emphasizes client service, problem-solving, and collaboration, with pay at an hourly rate and opportunities to grow tax knowledge during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 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
• Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork, collaboration, and a client-first approach

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

H&R Block is hiring a Seasonal Tax Associate to work in-person at a local tax office in Illinois. You’ll meet with clients, gather information, and prepare tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates.

You’ll explain tax information clearly and offer recommendations to help clients maximize savings. The role emphasizes client service, problem-solving, and collaboration, with pay at an hourly rate and opportunities to grow tax knowledge during peak periods.