Seasonal Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt inside Walmart is hiring Seasonal Tax Preparer (Entry-Level) in a high-traffic retail setting. You will chat with shoppers, help prepare taxes, and learn through provided training. This is a flexible, performance-based opportunity designed for beginners building a tax skillset.

No tax experience is required; comprehensive training is included. You’ll be part of a supportive team led by experienced tax pros, with potential for advancement based on performance.

Qualifications

• No tax experience required; training provided.
• Excellent communication with customers.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Proactively chat with Walmart shoppers and team members to spread the word about our services.
• Sit down one-on-one with clients to walk them through their taxes and answer questions.
• Master our tax preparation training and keep a mindset ready to learn.
• Use basic computer systems in a fast-paced retail environment.

Skills

People person

Excellent communicator

Customer service

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule

Seasonal Tax Preparer (Entry-Level) – Walmart -- Full & Part Time Positions available

Want a seasonal side gig that pays well and keeps you on your toes? Welcome to Jackson Hewitt inside Walmart!

No tax experience? No sweat! We provide all the training you need. If you love talking to people, have a great attitude, and want to boost your bank account this tax season, we want you on our team. Whether you are looking for a lucrative winter hustle or a launching pad for a brand-new career, we welcome everyone to apply!

Why This Gig Rocks

Imagine having a desk inside one of the busiest retail hubs on the planet. By setting up camp in a Walmart kiosk, you get instant access to a massive stream of built-in customers. More foot traffic means more clients, which means higher earning potential for you! You’ll enjoy the total freedom of running your own kiosk space, but you'll never be stranded—our awesome leadership team and veteran tax pros always have your back.

Your Day-to-Day Lineup

• Bring the Energy: Proactively chat with Walmart shoppers and team members to spread the word about what we do.
• Be the Tax Hero: Sit down one-on-one with clients to walk them through their taxes and answer questions from curious walk-ins.
• Level Up Your Brain: Master our easy-to-learn tax preparation training and keep a mindset that's always ready to learn.
• Click & Connect: Use basic computer skills to navigate our systems in a fun, fast-paced retail environment.

Who You Are

• The Resourceful Go-Getter: You are a self-starter who crushes it on your own but still loves celebrating team wins.
• The Chaos Coordinator: You adapt fast when priorities shift and love the buzz of a high-energy environment.
• The Ultimate People Person: You genuinely enjoy connecting with human beings and making their day a little brighter.

The Good Stuff (Perks)

• Flexible Hours: Schedule options that actually flex around your life.
• Free Knowledge: Top-tier tax prep training and continuing education (a great resume booster!)
• Sweet Discounts: Free personal tax preparation and filing (terms apply)
• Awesome Culture: Work in a fast, innovative, and collaborative environment where career advancement is completely possible.
• Performance Based Bonus: A bonus program that rewards you for working hard!

Compensation: $16.50 - $20.50 per hour

About Jackson Hewitt

Jackson Hewitt is a national brand with local heart. After 40+ years and our name on over 65 million returns, we’re not only committed to providing a better tax experience for the hardest-working Americans, but we also strive to change the lives in our communities for the better, too. We offer a full suite of tax preparation services and guidance. Join us.

Taxes are fun (really!)

At Jackson Hewitt, we’re proud to offer tax training to beginners and continuing education courses for more seasoned Tax Pros. We offer on-the-job mentorships too, and we’re always championing your professional success and personal goals. Enjoy a flexible schedule and work that works around you for a change. Plus, start earning extra income and learning a recession-proof life skill now.

Our Mission

Our mission is to grow. Grow as leaders, grow as people, grow in our industry. We strive to provide a stellar customer experience. We drive toward outstanding leadership. We will make every effort to retain our customers and employees. Creating solid relationships with those that surround us is our success. That is how we grow.

PTIN Certification: Yes

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