Senior Tax Expert – Retail
About the Role
In this role, you will work on-site from a TurboTax Retail or Flagship location as part of a collaborative team of financial experts, serving in-person customers who use Intuit TurboTax products. You will serve customers in-person using Intuit TurboTax products. You will leverage your tax expertise to provide full service tax return preparation, tax advice, calculations, and software/product support. Your ability to demonstrate understanding of each customer's unique situation, and connect with them on a personal level is critical to alleviating the stress some may feel when tackling their taxes. Additionally, you will play a key role in growing TurboTax's client base within the local community, attracting new clients, establishing long-term relationships, and driving customer loyalty. You will leverage TurboTax marketing support and software to empower you in building a thriving business that fosters prosperity for both you and your community. This role is non-exempt and requires onsite presence at a TurboTax location in the United States.
What You'll Do
- Enthusiastically represent TurboTax locally, serving as a fixture and public face of TurboTax in the community.
- Engage with new prospects, nurture leads, and convert prospects into long-term clients through proactive outreach.
- Lead and participate with the support of TurboTax in local marketing, making the topic of taxes accessible and approachable.
- Give hands-on tax advice and complete preparation services for TurboTax customers, handling simple to complex tax situations (e.g., personal and business income, deductions optimization, amendments).
- Facilitate discovery sessions and tax reviews to uncover deductions, minimize tax liabilities, maximize refunds, and provide future tax planning advice.
- Utilize resources such as government websites, professional tools, and team expertise to deliver accurate tax solutions in personalized everyday language.
- Create an exceptional customer experience through professionalism, and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their financial goals (e.g., saving for retirement, college funds, weddings, or vacations).
- Connect with people to build the long-term trust that turns a one-time transaction into a loyal, multi-year relationship.
- Interact with customers both in-person and through Intuit's state-of-the-art video communication tools.
- Address client inquiries while helping them overcome tax-related challenges.
What You Get
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching, paid sick time, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, E&O Insurance provided by Intuit, Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Intuit products including a free copy of TurboTax
- Ongoing collaboration opportunities with TurboTax's network of growth-minded professionals and marketing support
Key Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted EA, CPA, or attorney license with strong tax preparation experience with deep knowledge of tax law preferred.
- Have an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) as required by law to file taxes.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds
- Minimum of 3 years of paid experience filing 30 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns per tax season using professional tax preparation software.
- Familiarity with Circular 230
- Must be comfortable working onsite at a TurboTax retail or flagship location, Sunday through Saturday, for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Operating hours are subject to change and will likely scale up during periods of peak customer demand.
- Interest in building a local and online social presence as a TurboTax Expert, creating accessible tax-related content and resources for your community in accordance with Intuit's policies
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus
- Experience in holistic tax advisory services beyond tax filing
- Must be willing to wear a TurboTax uniform
- Must be willing to work in a front facing retail environment
Attributes & Skills
- Passionate about empowering customers and helping them overcome the complexities of taxation.
- Passionate about your local community and excited to work with Intuit to engage with and build Intuit's presence in your local community (e.g., speaking at events, building a local and online social presence, creating content such as tax tips and educational videos).
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio.
- Exceptional customer service skills, high empathy, and a friendly, professional demeanor.
- Excited to be showcased as a TurboTax Expert in local and national marketing efforts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Proficient with technology, including tax preparation software and CRM/sales tools.
Additional Requirements
- Must reside within the United States.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.