Seasonal Tax Associate: Learn, Earn & Help Clients

H&R Block; Hot Springs Village (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block seeks a seasonal Tax Associate to start a career in tax and client services, with no prior tax experience required. You’ll work in-person with clients at a local H&R Block office, gathering information and preparing returns with training and support from day one.

You’ll earn a competitive hourly rate and have opportunities to increase earnings as you build tax knowledge and expertise. Availability to work evenings and weekends during tax season is preferred.

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 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

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Digital tools

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Copilot/ChatGPT

Job description

H&R Block seeks a seasonal Tax Associate to start a career in tax and client services, with no prior tax experience required. You’ll work in-person with clients at a local H&R Block office, gathering information and preparing returns with training and support from day one.

You’ll earn a competitive hourly rate and have opportunities to increase earnings as you build tax knowledge and expertise. Availability to work evenings and weekends during tax season is preferred.