Seasonal Tax Pro: Expert Prep & Incentives

H&R Block; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking a seasonal Experienced Tax Professional to prepare complete and accurate tax returns, interview clients to understand financial situations, and offer personalized recommendations. You will build lasting client relationships, identify savings opportunities, and work with IRS support and audit guidance as needed.

This in-person role focuses on delivering empathetic, consultative service within a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in tax preparation, accounting, finance, or bookkeeping, including individual and business returns.
• Experience in a client-facing, consultative, or advisory role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain tax concepts in client-friendly language.
• Must complete continuing education and meet IRS/state requirements.
• High school diploma / GED / equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns.
• Conduct in-depth client interviews to understand financial situations, life changes, and tax implications; provide clear, personalized recommendations.
• Build trusted client relationships by delivering empathetic, consultative service and identifying tax savings opportunities and relevant H&R Block products.
• Provide IRS support, tax notice assistance, and audit guidance to clients as needed.
• Collaborate with team members, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive, client-focused office environment.

Skills

Tax preparation

Client-facing

Communication skills

IRS knowledge

Education

High school diploma / GED / equivalent

Tools

GoSystem

UltrasTax

Job description

H&R Block is seeking a seasonal Experienced Tax Professional to prepare complete and accurate tax returns, interview clients to understand financial situations, and offer personalized recommendations. You will build lasting client relationships, identify savings opportunities, and work with IRS support and audit guidance as needed.

This in-person role focuses on delivering empathetic, consultative service within a collaborative office environment.