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Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R Block

JERSEY CITY, NJSeasonal$15.25–25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$15.25–25/hr
Location
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Schedule
Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Tax Professional serves clients with diverse tax needs, builds client relationships, and receives advanced tax training. The role includes preparing returns, providing IRS support, and helping grow the business and retain clients. This is a seasonal position at an independently owned H&R Block franchise; hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tax InterviewingTax Return PreparationBusiness GrowthClient RetentionIRS SupportTax Notice ServicesAudit RepresentationMentoringComplex Tax ReturnsVirtual Tax InterviewsTax PlanningAudit SupportSalesMarketingFast-Paced WorkVirtual ToolsCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or RelatedCPA or Enrolled Agent Certification5+ Years Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or Tax ExperienceH&R Block Tax Knowledge AssessmentAccounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or Tax ExperienceIndividual Tax Return ExperienceContinuing Education RequirementIRS and State RequirementsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent

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

Pay Range

$15.25 - $25.00/Hr.

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