
Seasonal Tax Associate
Salem, MASeasonalSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Seasonal Tax Associate works in person at a local H&R Block tax office, meeting with clients, gathering tax information, preparing returns, and answering questions with training and support. The role also involves explaining tax information, identifying savings opportunities, recommending relevant products and services, and building client relationships. No prior tax experience is required.
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Full job description
About the Role As a seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll begin a career in tax and client services - no prior tax experience required. With training and support from day one, you'll work directly with clients to gather information, prepare tax returns, and answer questions while building valuable skills and strong client relationships. You'll 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 Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field Experience in a client-facing or consultative role, such as financial advising, insurance, retail sales, or professional services Experience asking questions and recommending solutions based on customer needs Ability to work 15-35 hours per week, with availability up to 40 hours during peak periods Availability to work evenings and weekends during tax season Why work for us At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we've led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation. That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work. 1 - 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. Hiring locations: 19978 - LIBERTY PLAZA, EAST BOSTON,MA 19980 - 468 SALEM ST, MEDFORD,MA 19980 - 468 SALEM ST, MEDFORD,MA 19981 - 605 BROADWAY, EVERETT,MA 19983 - 532 MAIN ST, MELROSE,MA 19984 - 157 CENTRE ST, MALDEN,MA 19990 - CHELSEA SQUARE, CHELSEA,MA 20025 - WALNUT PLACE, SAUGUS,MA 20026 - 1 MARKET ST, LYNN,MA 20028 - 79 LYNNFIELD ST, PEABODY,MA 20030 - 400 HIGHLAND AVE, SALEM,MA 20031 - 157 CABOT ST, BEVERLY,MA 20032 - 212 S MAIN ST, MIDDLETON,MA 20034 - 94 MIDDLE ST, GLOUCESTER,MA 20051 - 151 TREMONT ST, BOSTON,MA 20425 - STATION LANDING, MEDFORD,MA 20471 - 203 WASHINGTON ST, SALEM,MA 20585 - ENDICOTT PLAZA, DANVERS,MA 20640 - BELL CENTER PLAZA, REVERE,MA 20642 - 30 BOSTON ST, LYNN,MA (To review the full Job Description, please visit: https://www.hrblock.com/careers/ )
How this job compares
Set against the 5,113 open Tax Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$77–214K/yr251 salary ranges
- Massachusetts median$16–20/hr123 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 135 open Tax Associate jobs in Massachusetts and 5,113 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Tax Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median (314 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 4,975 of the 5,113 open Tax Associate jobs (97%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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