Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Tax Professional - 2+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

Intuit · Springfield, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$23.7–$28/hrPart-time

About the role

This unique opportunity combines tax expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and community engagement to help customers navigate their tax needs. As a TurboTax Live - Seasonal Local Service Associate, you will serve as a trusted advisor, empowering customers to achieve positive financial outcomes while supporting Intuit’s mission of “Powering Prosperity Around the World.”

What You’ll Do

  • Provide Tax Expertise - Give hands-on tax advice and complete preparation services for TurboTax clients, 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.
  • Be a Proactive Community Ambassador - Embody a "community ambassador" and "business owner" mindset to cultivate a robust customer base for TurboTax. Serve as the local face of TurboTax, actively engaging with new prospects, nurturing leads, and converting them into long-term clients through proactive outreach.
  • Organize local events, with the support of TurboTax, to create opportunities for customer engagement.
  • Build Relationships - Connect with people, demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to their financial concerns and build the long-term trust that turns a one-time transaction into a loyal, multi-year relationship.
  • Deliver a Best in Class Customer Experience - Create an exceptional customer experience, professionalism, and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their financial goals (e.g., saving for retirement, college funds, weddings, or vacations).

Who You Are

  • Have an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) as required by law to file taxes.
  • Minimum of 2 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.
  • Willing and available to work a static weekly schedule with a minimum of 24 hours per week at a TurboTax location.
  • Interest in building a local and online social presence as a TurboTax Associate, creating accessible tax-related content and resources for your community in accordance with Intuit’s policies.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus.

Additional Requirements

  • Must reside within the United States.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.

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