Seasonal Tax Associate — Learn, Help Clients & Grow

H&R Block, Inc.; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a Seasonal Tax Associate to begin a career in tax and client services with training from day one. This in-person role at a local H&R Block tax office involves meeting clients, gathering information, and preparing returns.

No prior tax experience is required; you’ll earn an hourly rate with opportunities to increase earnings as you gain knowledge. The position supports evenings and weekends during tax season and offers strong teamwork and a client-first culture.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course
• Experience interacting with customers or clients in a service environment
• Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly
• Problem-solving and information organization abilities
• Comfort using digital tools and AI-based tools like Copilot and ChatGPT

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

AI tools awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED / equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/related field

Tools

Copilot and ChatGPT

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a Seasonal Tax Associate to begin a career in tax and client services with training from day one. This in-person role at a local H&R Block tax office involves meeting clients, gathering information, and preparing returns.

No prior tax experience is required; you’ll earn an hourly rate with opportunities to increase earnings as you gain knowledge. The position supports evenings and weekends during tax season and offers strong teamwork and a client-first culture.