Experienced Tax Preparer

• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Looking for a place to put your tax experience to work this season? Join the Jackson Hewitt Team!

We’re adding an Experienced Tax Preparer to our Jackson Hewitt Hobart office for the upcoming tax season. This is a full-time seasonal opportunity for someone who already knows tax preparation, enjoys working directly with clients, and wants consistent hours throughout tax season.

We’re looking for someone who can step in, become part of our team, and confidently handle individual tax returns and client interviews while providing the personal service our clients expect.

• Prepare accurate federal and state individual income tax returns
• Conduct one-on-one client tax interviews
• Review client documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Identify applicable deductions, credits, and other tax considerations
• Explain tax returns and results to clients in clear, understandable terms
  
  Provide professional, friendly client service
• Complete returns accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced tax-season environment
• Follow IRS due-diligence, documentation, and company procedures
• Recognize more complex tax situations and work with other experienced preparers when appropriate

• 2+ seasons of professional tax preparation experience
• Experience preparing individual Form 1040 federal and state income tax returns
• Strong understanding of common individual tax situations
• Excellent communication and client-service skills
• Good computer skills and experience using professional tax preparation software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage clients efficiently
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid PTIN
• Willingness to stay current with changes in federal and state tax law

• Schedule C / self-employment
• Schedule E / rental properties
• Investments and capital gains
• Retirement income
• Multi-state returns
• Amended returns
• Partnerships and S corporations
• Estates and trusts
• IRS and state tax notices
• EA, AFSP, CPA or other tax credentials

• Full-time seasonal position
• Consistent tax-season hours
• Continuing tax education and training
• Established office and client base
• Collaborative environment with experienced tax professionals
• Opportunity to return for future tax seasons
• Opportunities for additional responsibility based on experience

If you’re an experienced tax preparer looking for a full‑time seasonal opportunity where your tax knowledge and client-service skills will be valued, we’d like to hear from you.