Tax Preparer for 2027 Jan-Apr Full/Part Time

About the Role

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is hiring Tax Preparers for the 2026 tax season in the Phoenix area. Come be part of a team making an impact on thousands of people navigating the challenges of filing taxes. Our mission is to make taxes easy!

This role is ideal for:

• Stay-at-home parents looking for part-time work
• Individuals able to work flexible hours
• Veterans or military members transitioning from service
• Retirees who want to continue making an impact
• Gig workers or those looking to add a second income
• Military families that move often

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 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

Requirements

• 2+ years of customer service experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Tax planning, accounting, or financial planning experience is a plus
• College degree in accounting or a related field is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options (weekday, weekend, full-time, or part-time)
• Training and development opportunities
• Bonus based on performance
• Bilingual employees earn an additional $0.50 per hour
• Commission available on completed returns
• Additional performance bonuses

Pay

Salary range of $17–$18 per hour, depending on experience.

PTIN Certification: Yes