Seasonal Tax Preparer
About The Position
An independently owned and operated Jackson Hewitt franchise is hiring experienced tax preparers for the upcoming tax season at locations in Hobart, Merrillville, Portage, and Gary, Indiana. The role is intended for candidates with 1–3 years or tax seasons of experience who have completed at least one tax season and want to strengthen their skills while working directly with clients. Schedules are seasonal and flexible; depending on office needs, hours may include daytime, evening, and weekend work. Candidates may indicate their availability and preferred location when applying. Tax preparers prepare federal and state individual income tax returns, interview clients, review tax documents, identify common deductions and credits, explain tax results, and provide professional customer service. They follow IRS due-diligence and documentation requirements and can work with experienced preparers when complex tax situations arise. The franchise offers training and continuing tax education, opportunities to build experience with a wider range of tax situations, and the possibility of returning for future tax seasons or advancing to more experienced tax-preparer roles.
Requirements
- 1–3 years or tax seasons of tax preparation experience.
- Experience preparing individual Form 1040 returns.
- Basic understanding of federal and state individual income taxes.
- Good communication and client-service skills.
- Comfortable computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Willingness to learn and develop tax knowledge.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid PTIN.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Schedule C or self-employment returns.
- Experience with Schedule E or rental property returns.
- Experience with investments, retirement income, multi-state returns, or amended returns.
Responsibilities
- Prepare federal and state individual income tax returns.
- Conduct one-on-one client tax interviews.
- Review W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents.
- Identify common deductions and tax credits.
- Explain tax returns and results to clients.
- Provide friendly, professional customer service.
- Follow IRS due-diligence and documentation requirements.
- Work with experienced preparers when more complex tax situations arise.
Benefits
- Training and development.
- Bonus based on performance.
- Flexible schedule.
- Continuing tax education and training.
- Opportunity to return for future tax seasons.
- Opportunity to advance into more experienced tax-preparer roles.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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