Experienced Tax Preparer

Job summary

Prepare accurate individual federal and state tax returns by interviewing clients, reviewing supporting documents, and identifying applicable deductions and credits. Explain tax results, provide attentive client service, manage appointments and walk-ins with the office team, and protect confidential information.

Job details

Benefits Opportunity for advancement Training & development Company parties Competitive salary Employee discounts Bring your tax experience. Build client relationships. Make a difference this tax season. You know that tax preparation is about more than entering numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, preparing an accurate return, and helping clients understand their results. We are an independently owned Jackson Hewitt Tax Service franchise seeking approximately 10 experienced, full-time seasonal Tax Preparers across five storefront offices - TRENTON,NJ EWING,NJ HAMILTON,NJ PHILADELPHIA, PA. If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping people, and want to contribute to a successful tax season, we want to hear from you. Join our team for an exciting opportunity. Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to propel you to the next level. You will provide exceptional client service while connecting with clients in a fun, fast-paced environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference for the hardest working! What You Will Do Prepare accurate individual federal and state income tax returns. Interview clients thoroughly to understand their tax situations and identify applicable deductions and credits. Review supporting documents and resolve missing or inconsistent information. Explain tax results and available services clearly and professionally. Deliver friendly, attentive service that encourages clients to return and refer family and friends. Schedule appointments and follow up with new and returning clients. Work with your office team to manage appointments, serve walk-in clients, and meet tax-season goals. Protect confidential information and follow applicable tax preparation requirements and company procedures. Perks Free tax preparation training Free continuing tax education Enrolled Agent materials and testing Discounted personal tax return Plus, you'll work in a fast-paced, innovative culture with an open and collaborative environment, and opportunities for advancement within the organization. What We Are Looking For Previous experience preparing individual income tax returns in a professional, paid setting. Strong knowledge of federal and state individual income taxes. Confidence using tax preparation software and learning new systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients. Accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment. Dependability and the ability to stay organized during a busy tax season. A friendly, professional attitude and a commitment to excellent customer service. Availability for full-time seasonal work, including evenings and weekends, as required. Ability to meet applicable tax preparer registration and credential requirements. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to learn new skills and make an impact, apply today! Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 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. 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What you’ll do

Prepare accurate individual federal and state tax returns by interviewing clients, reviewing supporting documents, and identifying applicable deductions and credits. Explain tax results, provide attentive client service, manage appointments and walk-ins with the office team, and protect confidential information.

Requirements

Applicants need prior paid experience preparing individual income tax returns, strong knowledge of federal and state taxes, and confidence using tax preparation software. They should be accurate, organized, dependable, client-focused, available for full-time seasonal work including evenings and weekends, and able to meet applicable tax preparer registration and credential requirements.

Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities
• Training And Development
• Company Parties
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Discounts
• Free Tax Preparation Training
• Free Continuing Tax Education
• Enrolled Agent Materials And Testing
• Discounted Personal Tax Return

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Appointment Scheduling · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Individual Tax Return Preparation
• Federal Income Tax
• State Income Tax
• Tax Preparation Software
• Client Interviews
• Client Relationship Building
• Customer Service
• Tax Law Knowledge
• Deductions And Credits
• Document Review
• Accuracy And Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Organization
• Appointment Scheduling
• Confidentiality
• Problem Solving

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Customer Service & Support

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