Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
Earn $15–$22 per hour while learning a valuable professional skill.
We are looking for dependable, customer-focused individuals to join our team as Tax Preparers at Jackson Hewitt locations in Southwest Florida.
No previous tax preparation experience is required. Entry-level candidates and experienced candidates are welcome. Selected candidates will complete required tax preparation training before beginning tax-preparation duties.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is comfortable using a computer, pays attention to detail, and wants to learn a valuable professional skill.
What You Will Do
- Meet with clients and gather the 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
Training
Previous tax preparation experience is not required.
Selected candidates will complete required tax-preparation training provided by the company before beginning tax-preparation duties.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Comfortable 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
- Previous tax experience is welcome but not required
Schedule
These are seasonal tax-season positions. Work schedules vary by office and business needs.
Why Jackson Hewitt
Looking for more than just another seasonal job? Join our team and learn a valuable professional skill that can benefit you for the rest of your life.
• Earn $15–$22 per hour, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• No tax preparation experience required. Learn how to prepare income tax returns through structured training.
• Develop a valuable lifelong skill. Gain practical knowledge that can benefit you professionally and personally.
• Build your career. Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility are available.
• Make a difference. Help individuals and families navigate their taxes with confidence.
• Build lasting relationships. Work with a local team backed by a nationally recognized tax preparation brand.
• Free tax preparation training.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Discounted personal income tax return preparation.
• Opportunities to return each tax season.
• Potential advancement to office manager.
Whether you are starting a new career, returning to the workforce, looking for additional income, or bringing years of tax preparation experience, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a Jackson Hewitt Tax Professional!
