Seasonal Tax Associate: Learn, Earn & Help Clients

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center programs

Associate discount program

Travel Accident Insurance

Job summary

H&R Block is hiring a seasonal Tax Associate to gain hands-on tax and client-services experience at a local tax office. You’ll gather information, prepare returns, and answer questions with training and support from day one.

No prior tax experience required. You’ll work with clients, identify savings opportunities, and build strong relationships while earning an hourly wage with potential overtime 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 and available resources.
• Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork, collaboration, and a client-first approach.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Digital tools

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

H&R Block is hiring a seasonal Tax Associate to gain hands-on tax and client-services experience at a local tax office. You’ll gather information, prepare returns, and answer questions with training and support from day one.

No prior tax experience required. You’ll work with clients, identify savings opportunities, and build strong relationships while earning an hourly wage with potential overtime during peak periods.