Seasonal Tax Associate — Training & Local Office

H&R Block, Inc.; Savoy (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Seasonal Tax Associate to begin a career in tax and client services. You will work directly with clients to gather information, prepare returns, and answer questions with training and support from day one.

You will meet with clients, prepare tax returns with accuracy, explain tax information clearly, and identify savings opportunities while building strong relationships as part of a team that values client-first service and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience interacting with customers in a service setting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfort using digital tools and AI-based assistance.
• Enrollment in or completion of tax-related coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to gather information and understand tax situations.
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and support.
• Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations.
• Identify tax savings opportunities and applicable products/services.
• Address questions and complex scenarios with guidance from teammates.
• Support office priorities through teamwork and client-first service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Digital tools

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

H&R Block in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Seasonal Tax Associate to begin a career in tax and client services. You will work directly with clients to gather information, prepare returns, and answer questions with training and support from day one.

You will meet with clients, prepare tax returns with accuracy, explain tax information clearly, and identify savings opportunities while building strong relationships as part of a team that values client-first service and continuous learning.