Seasonal Tax Pro: Trusted Advisor & Returns Expert

H&R Block; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block's seasonal Experienced Tax Professional role in Tennessee offers hands-on tax preparation for individuals and businesses, guided by top training. You will interview clients, uncover savings, and prepare accurate returns while delivering empathetic service and building lasting relationships.

This in-person role supports IRS matters, audit guidance, and team collaboration in a local office, with a competitive hourly rate and incentive plan based on impact and growth in tax knowledge.

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-facing communication

Interviewing clients

Tax knowledge

Educating clients

Continuing education compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) or IRS Circular 230 credential

Tools

GoSystem

UltraTax

Job description

H&R Block's seasonal Experienced Tax Professional role in Tennessee offers hands-on tax preparation for individuals and businesses, guided by top training. You will interview clients, uncover savings, and prepare accurate returns while delivering empathetic service and building lasting relationships.

This in-person role supports IRS matters, audit guidance, and team collaboration in a local office, with a competitive hourly rate and incentive plan based on impact and growth in tax knowledge.