Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R Block

Lincoln, METemporary$15.1/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15.1/hr
Location
Lincoln, ME
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment

Job overview

H&R Block is hiring a Tax Professional - Franchise Location. The franchise office seeks a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional to inspire clients, build lasting relationships, and provide comprehensive tax services. The role involves conducting interviews, preparing returns, supporting IRS issues, mentoring teammates, and leveraging virtual tools while meeting continuing education requirements.

Key focus areas include Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools – video, phone, chat, email, Prepare complete and accurate tax returns, and Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services.

Important skills include Conduct Tax Interviews, Prepare Tax Returns, Business Growth, Client Retention, Offer Additional Products And Services, and Provide IRS Support. Preferred (not required): Completing Complex Returns, Conducting Virtual Tax Interviews, Tax Planning, and Audit Support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Conduct Tax InterviewsPrepare Tax ReturnsBusiness GrowthClient RetentionOffer Additional Products and ServicesProvide IRS SupportProvide Tax Notice ServicesProvide Audit RepresentationMentor TeammatesSupport TeammatesWork With Virtual ToolsEffectively Communicate in PersonEffectively Communicate via PhoneEffectively Communicate in WritingCompleting Complex ReturnsConducting Virtual Tax InterviewsTax PlanningAudit SupportSalesMarketing

Qualifications

H&R Block Tax Knowledge AssessmentExperience in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or TaxExperience Completing Individual ReturnsExperience Working in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentComplete Continuing Education RequirementMeet All Other IRS and Applicable State RequirementsHigh School Diploma / Equivalent or HigherBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Related FieldCPA or Enrolled Agent Certification

Full 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 1 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 Assessment 2

  • 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

$15.10 - $15.10/Hr.

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