JOB REQUIREMENTS: Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a connected culture, valuing diversity and inclusion and making everyone feel like they belong. We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Horizons 2025. Our end goal is simple: bigger ambitions, faster transformation, and extraordinary results. It\'s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block! At H&R Block, we\'re curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open. A Typical Day... Joining H&R Block as a new, seasonal Tax Associate means you\'ll have the support of our expert team, dedicated to providing the tax training necessary for your success. Additionally, if you meet certain criteria, you\'ll have the opportunity to earn incentive pay. What you\'ll bring to the team... Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools video, phone, chat, email Prepare complete and accurate tax returns Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services Provide clients with IRS support Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration Grow your tax expertise Your Expertise: Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients\' taxes to a minimum. Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables. Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances. Review financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns. Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures. Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion. Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns. Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies. Answer questions and provide future tax planning to clients. Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required. Schedule appointments with clients. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment or Income Tax Course to sign up visit: https://www.hrblock.com/corporate/income-tax-course/ or call our PreSeason Manager, Stacey Judge at 815.209.5455 Experience working in a fast-paced environment Comfort working with virtual tools video, phone and chat Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing Must meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements High school diploma / equivalent or higher It would be even better if you also had... Bachelor\'s degree in accounting or related field Previous experience in a customer service or retail environment Experience working in a fast-paced, supportive environment Ability to work a minimum of 25-35 hours weekly throughout tax season and up to 40 hours during peak weeks ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.hrblock.com/careers/job-opportunities/