Seasonal Tax Preparer — Entry Level with Flexible Hours

Jackson Hewitt - 2073; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jackson Hewitt in Tamaqua seeks a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer to guide clients through tax forms, provide tax knowledge, and support e-filing processes.

You will interview clients, prepare returns, and help with IRS audit support; training is provided. Flexible schedules include day, night, weekends, and both full- or part-time options. No college diploma required; PTIN certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing extraordinary customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of computer functions and math.
• Sales and/or marketing experience.
• Experience in accounting, finance, retail, bookkeeping, or tax preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field a plus!
• PTIN Certification: Yes

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face tax interviews with clients.
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns.
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services.
• Provide clients with IRS audit support.
• Complete all related tax forms in accordance with policies, and in compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Collection and processing of clients’ payments while ensuring timely deposits.
• Marketing and business generation efforts.
• Furnishes taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
• Answer client calls via our national call center routing system.
• Answer questions and provide future tax planning to clients.
• Resolve client complaints or refer situations to the supervisor (as appropriate) for resolution.
• Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Computer literacy

Sales/Marketing

Tax knowledge

PTIN Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Jackson Hewitt in Tamaqua seeks a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer to guide clients through tax forms, provide tax knowledge, and support e-filing processes.

You will interview clients, prepare returns, and help with IRS audit support; training is provided. Flexible schedules include day, night, weekends, and both full- or part-time options. No college diploma required; PTIN certification encouraged.