Tax Professional - Franchise Location

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

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a seasonal Tax Professional in Ridgecrest, California, to help clients with diverse tax needs while supported by an expert team.

You will conduct tax interviews, prepare complete returns, and provide IRS support with guidance from experienced professionals. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and CPA/EA certification are preferred, with strong communication and virtual-work capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting tax interviews with clients face to face or virtually
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns across individual, trust and partnership
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
• Must meet IRS/state requirements and complete continuing education

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
• Mentor and support teammates

Skills

Tax interviews

Tax preparation

Virtual tools

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification

High school diploma / equivalent

Tools

Video conferencing 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.

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 - 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.

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 Assessment2
• 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

Pay Range

$17.00 - $20.00/Hr.