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Tax Associate

H&R Block VIEW ONLY

Portland, MESeasonalSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Portland, ME
Schedule
Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you’ll work directly with clients to gather tax information, prepare returns, and answer questions. The role is in-person at a local tax office and includes training and support from day one. Candidates need to complete the H&R Block Income Tax Course and have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; prior tax experience is not required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationProblem SolvingInformation OrganizationDigital ToolsAI Tools

Qualifications

H&R Block Income Tax CourseHigh School Diploma or Equivalent

Full job description

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1381433 350534 - Tax Associate As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, youll begin a career in tax and client servicesno prior tax experience required. With training and support from day one, youll work directly with clients to gather information, prepare tax returns, and answer questions while building valuable skills and strong client relationships. Youll earn a competitive hourly rate, with opportunities to increase your earnings as you build tax knowledge and grow in the role. This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and support from experienced teammates Explain tax information clearly and provide recommendations in a way clients can easily understand Identify tax savings opportunities and recommend relevant products and services Apply problem-solving skills to analyze client information and address questions or unique situations with guidance and available resources Build strong client relationships and support office priorities through teamwork, collaboration, and a client- first approach Required Qualifications Successful completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course1 Experience interacting with customers or clients in a service-oriented environment Strong communication skills, including explaining information clearly and asking questions to understand needs Problem-solving skills, including organizing information and identifying solutions Comfort using digital tools and systems included AI based tools like Copilot and ChatGPT High school diploma / GED/ equivalent

How this job compares

Set against the 5,143 open Tax Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$77–214K/yr278 salary ranges
  • Maine median$14–18/hr26 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Tax Associate jobs in Maine and 5,143 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maine
Experience
Tax Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median (334 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 5,003 of the 5,143 open Tax Associate jobs (97%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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