What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experience Tax Professional position at H&R Block Buffalo NY?
About the Role
As a Experienced Tax Professional at H&R Block, you are a trusted advisor who helps clients navigate complex tax situations with confidence. You'll use your expertise to prepare accurate returns, uncover savings opportunities, and build lasting client relationships — backed by industry-leading training and technology, a competitive hourly rate, and an incentive plan that rewards your impact as you build your tax expertise and serve clients. Whether you're looking for meaningful seasonal work or a path to grow in tax and financial services, this is the place. This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office.
- Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
- Conduct in-depth client interviews to understand financial situations, life changes, and tax implications — then provide clear, personalized recommendations
- Build trusted client relationships by delivering empathetic, consultative service and identifying tax savings opportunities and relevant H&R Block products
- Provide IRS support, tax notice assistance, and audit guidance to clients as needed.
- Collaborate with team members, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive, client-focused office environment
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment
- Minimum 2 years of experience in tax preparation, accounting, finance, or bookkeeping, including preparing individual and business returns
- Experience working in a client facing, consultative, or advisory role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain tax concepts in client-friendly language
- Must complete continuing education and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements
- High school diploma / GED / equivalent required
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- 5 years of experience in tax preparation, accounting, finance, bookkeeping
- CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA), or other IRS Circular 230 credential
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20