Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R Block, Inc.; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional in Illinois to serve clients with diverse tax needs and provide advanced training to succeed.

You will conduct tax interviews, prepare complete tax returns, and help grow the practice by offering additional products and services while delivering IRS support and guidance in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that emphasizes client relationships and ongoing professional development, with flexible scheduling and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and CPA/EA certification.
• Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership).
• 5+ years in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax.
• Experience with virtual tax interviews and tax planning.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing.

Responsibilities

• 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; assist with notices and audits as needed.
• Mentor and support teammates.

Skills

Tax interviews

Prepare tax returns

Client communication

Sales/marketing experience

Experience with virtual tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification

Tools

IRS tax software

Virtual interview tools

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 Block 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

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 environment
• Comfort 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

Why work for us

The following information has been provided by the franchisee operating the franchise office that has posted this position and has not been endorsed or validated by H&R Block. All questions should be made directly to the franchisee.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $20.00/Hr.