Tax Preparer

  • Opelika
  • Jackson Hewitt

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is hiring Tax Preparers for the 2025 tax season in our Opelika office! Come be part of our team making an impact on thousands of people navigating the challenges of filing taxes. Our mission is to make taxes easy!

Are you:

A stay-at-home parent looking for part-time work?

Able to work flexible hours?

A Veteran or military member transitioning from the service?

Retired and want to continue to make an impact?

A gig worker or looking to add a second income?

Part of a military family that moves often?

We'd love to have you!

Responsibilities:

Complete our online Jackson Hewitt Tax School and training

Conduct face-to-face tax interviews with clients

Provide expert explanation, preparation, and completion of accurate tax-related forms for clients - including multi-year, multi-state, and year-end tax forms

Provide clients with IRS audit support, complete E-filing, obtain signatures, and e-file these forms to IRS and state agencies

Collect and process client tax payments while ensuring timely tax return deposits

Answer tax questions and advise clients on future tax planning

Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration with others

Requirements:

2+ years Customer Service experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Tax Planning, Accounting, or Financial Planning experience is a plus

College degree in accounting or related field is a plus

Bilingual Spanish is a plus

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

We Offer:

Flexible scheduling options with Weekday, Weekend, Full time, or Part Time schedules

Salary range of $13-$14, depending on experience

Commission available on completed returns

Additional performance bonuses available

End of season employee luncheon

We look forward to having you on our team!

PTIN Certification: Yes

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