Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R Block, Inc.; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. seeks a seasonal Tax Professional to conduct client interviews, prepare accurate tax returns, and help grow the business with additional services. You will work with a team providing advanced training to handle diverse tax needs.

Preferred qualifications include a accounting-related degree, CPA/EA certification, and experience with virtual interviews. This role emphasizes client service and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification preferred.
• Experience completing individual returns and engaging with diverse tax scenarios.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to client needs.
• Comfort using virtual tools for client interviews and communication.
• Must meet continuing education requirements and IRS/state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools.
• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns for various client types.
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services.
• Provide clients with IRS support, including notices and correspondence.
• Mentor and support teammates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification

High school diploma / equivalent or higher

Experience completing individual returns

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Comfort working with virtual 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 Block1as 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 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

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 - $22.00/Hr.