Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R Block, Inc.; West Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a seasonal Tax Professional to serve clients with diverse tax needs. You will conduct tax interviews, prepare complete returns, and provide IRS support with the backing of an expert team. You’ll focus on client growth, retention, and offering additional services.

The role requires prior experience in tax, a degree in accounting or related field, and professional credentials (CPA/EA). Proficiency with virtual interview tools is expected.

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 (e.g., notices, inquiries)
• Mentor and support teammates

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to gather tax information and prepare returns.
• Assist clients with IRS notices and audit support as needed.
• Help grow the client base and promote additional tax-related services.

Skills

Tax interviews

Tax preparation

Audit support

Client communication

Mentor teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification

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