Back to job search
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. logo

Entry Level Seasonal Tax Preparer

  • Springdale, NB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

$11–$15 / hour

Opens LinkedIn

Sign in to save this job
Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Conduct personalized tax interviews with clients and prepare accurate tax returns using the company’s tax preparation software. Provide friendly, professional customer service while completing required training and following tax preparation procedures.

Job details

Benefits Training & development Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Join Our Team as an Entry-Level Seasonal Tax Preparer! Looking for a seasonal opportunity, a great side gig, or the chance to learn a valuable new skill? Join Jackson Hewitt as an Entry-Level Seasonal Tax Preparer and become part of a welcoming, customer-focused team. No prior tax preparation experience? No problem! We provide tax preparation training and ongoing support to help you build the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed. As an Entry-Level Seasonal Tax Preparer, you’ll work directly with clients, conduct personalized tax interviews, and prepare accurate tax returns using our proprietary tax preparation software. You’ll receive the training and support you need to confidently navigate our systems while providing the friendly, professional service our clients count on. Why Jackson Hewitt? Competitive Pay: Earn an hourly wage plus opportunities to participate in a rewarding bonus program. Free Tax Training: Build valuable tax preparation skills with training and continuing education. Flexible Seasonal Opportunity: A great fit for those looking for seasonal work, additional income, or a new career path. Telehealth Access: Eligible employees have access to unlimited telemedicine and virtual healthcare services for their household through Teladoc. Employee Perks: Receive discounts on personal tax preparation services (terms apply). Opportunities to Grow: Develop your skills and explore opportunities for advancement within the organization and as a tax professional. What We’re Looking For A passion for providing extraordinary customer service. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Comfort working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Basic computer proficiency. Attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Ability to complete required tax preparation training. PTIN Requirement: You’ll need a valid IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) before preparing tax returns, but no worries if you don’t have one yet! Our team will walk you through the process step by step. If you’re ready to learn something new, help people during an important time of year, and be part of a supportive team, apply today and start building your future with Jackson Hewitt! Compensation: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour Working at Jackson Hewitt Jackson Hewitt is an innovator with nearly 6,000 locations, and we’re on a mission to change the face of the tax industry. We are an industry-leading provider of full-service individual, federal, and state income tax preparation with offices across the country. Jackson Hewitt is always seeking to improve its financial products, promotions, and partnerships so clients get more. Taxes are fun (really!) Jackson Hewitt is proud to offer free tax training as well as continuing education for tax preparers across the country. With nearly 6,000 locations to choose from, there's likely a Jackson Hewitt location near you, including at your local Walmart store. Tax preparers have flexible scheduling and various rewards too. PTIN Certification: Yes By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge that most Jackson Hewitt locations are operated by independent franchisees and not Jackson Hewitt or its affiliates. I further acknowledge that franchisees are independent employers and separate companies and employers from Jackson Hewitt Inc., and set their own employment policies and practices. Franchisees are the exclusive employer of their employees and as such are solely responsible for all employment-related matters and decisions in their locations. Specifically, with regard to employees of franchisees, such franchisees, and not Jackson Hewitt, will have exclusive control over all employment-related decisions, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, wages, conditions of employment, discipline, staffing, or any other day-to-day employment issue. Jackson Hewitt Inc. will have no obligation or right to control any franchise employment issue relating to employees of a Jackson Hewitt franchisee. By applying for a job at a franchise-operated location, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that Jackson Hewitt will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the relevant franchisee for information about its privacy practices. Any communications opt-out that I submit in any franchisee’s job application process is specific to that franchisee and will not be communicated to any other entity.

What you’ll do

Conduct personalized tax interviews with clients and prepare accurate tax returns using the company’s tax preparation software. Provide friendly, professional customer service while completing required training and following tax preparation procedures.

Requirements

Applicants should have strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, basic computer proficiency, and attention to detail. They must complete the required tax preparation training and obtain a valid IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) before preparing returns; prior tax preparation experience is not required.

Benefits

  • Training And Development
  • Performance Bonus
  • Competitive Salary
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free Tax Training
  • Continuing Education
  • Telehealth Access
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • interpersonal skills · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Interviews
  • Tax Return Preparation
  • Basic Computer Proficiency
  • Attention To Detail
  • Learning Agility
  • Client Service
  • Tax Preparation Software

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Customer Service & Support

More jobs from Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.

See all jobs from Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.