Tax Associate

H&R Block; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Support for life both in and outsideof

Office-based environment

Job summary

H&R Block is hiring a Seasonal Tax Associate to work in-person at a local tax office in Florida. You will gather information from clients, prepare tax returns, and answer questions while building valuable client relationships.

Training and support start from day one, with earnings tied to hourly performance. Requires completing the HR Block Income Tax Course and strong communication, with availability to work 15–35 hours per week and up to 40 hours during peak periods, including evenings and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the HR Block Income Tax Course.
• Experience interacting with customers in a service environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort using digital tools including Copilot and ChatGPT.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Gather information from clients to prepare tax returns.
• Answer client questions and resolve tax-related issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

AI tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

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.

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
• Comfort using digital tools and systems included AI based tools like Copilot and ChatGPT
• High school diploma / GED/ equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Experience in a client-facing or consultative role, such as financial advising, insurance, retail sales, or professional services
• Experience asking questions and recommending solutions based on customer needs
• Ability to work 15–35 hours per week, with availability up to 40 hours during peak periods
• Availability to work evenings and weekends during tax season

Why work for us

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.

That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through

• competitive pay
• comprehensive benefits
• support for life both in and outside of work

1 - Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.

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