Tax Professional - Franchise Location

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

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional to serve clients with diverse tax needs, with the support of an expert team and advanced training to help you succeed in a dynamic, client‑facing role.

You will conduct tax interviews, prepare returns, support business growth, and offer additional products and services, while mentoring teammates and delivering IRS assistance in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting tax interviews with clients in person or via video, phone, chat, or email.
• Experience completing individual returns and handling complex returns.
• Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone and in writing.
• Must complete continuing education and meet IRS/state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools.
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns.
• Generate business growth, increase client retention and upsell services.
• Provide clients with IRS support and audit notice services where applicable.
• Mentor and support teammates.

Skills

Tax interviews

Virtual tools

Communication

Mentoring

Sales/Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA or Enrolled Agent

High school diploma or equivalent

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.