Tax Associate

H&R Block, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block in Gaffney, SC seeks a seasonal Tax Associate to start a career in tax and client services. No prior tax experience required; you’ll be trained from day one and work directly with clients to gather information, prepare returns, and answer questions.

This in-person role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and building client relationships while supporting office priorities through teamwork and a client-first approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in service environment with customers/clients.
• Strong communication, explain information clearly and ask questions to understand needs.
• Problem-solving: organize information and identify solutions.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation.
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates.
• Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations in a way clients can understand
• Identify tax savings opportunities and recommend relevant products and services
• Address questions or unique situations with guidance and available resources
• Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork and a client-first approach

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

H&R Block Income Tax Course

Job description

About the Role

As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you’ll begin a career in tax and client services—no prior tax experience required. With training and support from day one, you’ll work directly with clients to gather information, prepare tax returns, and answer questions while building valuable skills and strong client relationships. You’ll earn a competitive hourly rate, with opportunities to increase your earnings as you build tax knowledge and grow in the role. This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office.

• Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates
• Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations in a way clients can easily understand
• Identify tax savings opportunities and recommend relevant products and services
• Apply problem-solving skills to analyze client information and address questions or unique situations with guidance and available resources
• Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork, collaboration, and a client-first approach

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course
• Experience interacting with customers or clients in a service-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to understand needs
• Problem-solving skills, including organizing information and identifying solutions