Tax Preparer - No Experience Required
About The Position
Jackson Hewitt is hiring dependable, customer-focused Tax Preparers at locations throughout Southwest Florida. Full-time and part-time seasonal positions are available, and no previous tax preparation experience is required. Selected candidates will complete company-provided tax preparation training before beginning tax-preparation duties. The role is suited to people who enjoy working with others, are comfortable using computers, pay attention to detail, and want to learn a professional skill. Candidates must be able to work in person at a Jackson Hewitt office and obtain the required IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number before preparing paid tax returns. The position offers $15–$22 per hour while learning a valuable professional skill, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses and advancement, including potential progression into office management.
Requirements
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Comfort working with computers and learning new software.
- Good attention to detail.
- Dependable and professional.
- Willingness to learn tax preparation.
- Ability to work in person at a Jackson Hewitt office.
- Ability to obtain the required IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number before preparing paid tax returns.
- No previous tax preparation experience is required; previous tax experience is welcome but not required.
- Complete required company-provided tax preparation training before beginning tax-preparation duties.
Responsibilities
- Meet with clients and gather information needed to prepare their tax returns.
- Prepare individual income tax returns using Jackson Hewitt systems and procedures.
- Ask appropriate questions and perform required due diligence.
- Explain tax information and filing options clearly and professionally.
- Review returns for accuracy and completeness.
- Protect confidential client and taxpayer information.
- Provide friendly, professional customer service.
- Follow Jackson Hewitt and IRS procedures and office standards.
Benefits
- Discounted personal income tax preparation.
- Free tax preparation training.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Training and development.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible schedule.
- $15–$22 per hour while learning a valuable professional skill.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
