Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R Block, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Tax Professional for seasonal work, focusing on interviewing clients, preparing accurate tax returns, and supporting growth with advisory services. The role leverages advanced tax training and client-facing skills in a fast-paced environment, including virtual tools.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in accounting or related field, CPA/EA certification, and 5+ years of accounting or tax experience. Completion of H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment is required.

Qualifications

• Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools – video, phone, chat, email
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
• Provide clients with IRS support (including audit representation for Circular 230)

Responsibilities

• Complete individual tax returns accurately and on time
• Conduct virtual and in-person client interviews
• Support clients through IRS notices and audits
• Mentor teammates and provide team support

Skills

Client interaction

Tax interviews

Tax knowledge

Communication

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

High school diploma / equivalent or higher

Job description

About the Role

As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you’ll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.

Joining H&R Block1 as a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional means you’ll serve clients with diverse tax needs with the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you’ll need to be successful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
• Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership)
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
• Experience conducting virtual tax interviews
• Experience with tax planning and audit support
• Sales and/or marketing experience

1 - This office is an independently owned and operated franchise office operating under an agreement with H&R Block. Franchisees make their own hiring decisions and any questions regarding employment at this office should be made directly to the franchisee. 2 - Enrollmentinor completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.

Required Qualifications

• Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools – video, phone, chat, email
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
• Provide clients with IRS support
  • All certification levels can provide tax notice services
  • Circular 230 associates can provide audit representation
• Mentor and support teammates

Your Expertise

• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment
• Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
• Experience completing individual returns
• Experience working in a fast-paced environmentComfort working with virtual tools – video, phone and chat
• Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing
• Must complete continuing education requirement and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements
• High school diploma / equivalent or higher