Seasonal Tax Pro: Expert Returns & Client Advisory

H&R Block; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an Experienced Tax Professional for the local office. You will prepare complete, accurate tax returns for individuals and businesses, conduct in-depth client interviews, and provide clear, personalized recommendations to maximize savings.

This in-person, seasonal role offers comprehensive training, supportive team culture, and opportunities to grow in tax and financial services while delivering empathetic, consultative service and IRS guidance when needed.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment
• Minimum 1 year of experience in tax preparation, accounting, finance, or bookkeeping, including preparing individual and business returns
• Experience working in a client facing, consultative, or advisory role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain tax concepts in client-friendly language
• Must complete continuing education and meet all other IRS and applicable 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 — then 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

Client communication

Tax knowledge

Interviewing

IRS rules

Attention to detail

Written communication

Consultative service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GoSystem

Ultratax

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Job description

H&R Block is seeking an Experienced Tax Professional for the local office. You will prepare complete, accurate tax returns for individuals and businesses, conduct in-depth client interviews, and provide clear, personalized recommendations to maximize savings.

This in-person, seasonal role offers comprehensive training, supportive team culture, and opportunities to grow in tax and financial services while delivering empathetic, consultative service and IRS guidance when needed.