- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- 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 and friendly client service
- Complete returns accurately and efficiently during a fast-paced tax season
- Follow IRS due-diligence, documentation, and company procedures
- Recognize complex tax situations and seek additional review when appropriate
- 2+ seasons of professional tax preparation experience
- Experience preparing individual Form 1040 federal and state income tax returns
- Strong client interviewing and customer-service skills
- Good computer skills and experience using professional tax preparation software
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently
- 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
- IRS and state tax notices
- EA, AFSP, CPA or other professional tax credentials
- Part-time daytime hours
- Evening hours
- Weekend hours
- Consistent weekly schedules
- Additional hours during peak tax-season periods
- Hobart
- Merrillville
- Portage
- Gary
- Flexible part-time seasonal scheduling
- Four Northwest Indiana locations
- Established Jackson Hewitt brand
- Established local client base
- Continuing tax education and training
- Work alongside experienced tax professionals
- Opportunity to return for future tax seasons
- Opportunities for additional hours based on availability and business needs
Working at Jackson Hewitt
Jackson Hewitt is an innovator with nearly 6,000 locations, and we’re on a mission to change the face of the tax industry. We are an industry-leading provider of full-service individual, federal, and state income tax preparation with offices across the country. Jackson Hewitt is always seeking to improve its financial products, promotions, and partnerships so clients get more.
Taxes are fun (really!)
Jackson Hewitt is proud to offer free tax training as well as continuing education for tax preparers across the country. With nearly 6,000 locations to choose from, there's likely a Jackson Hewitt location near you, including at your local Walmart store. Tax preparers have flexible scheduling and various rewards too.
PTIN Certification: Yes
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