Benefits:- Training & development
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Are you an experienced tax professional who enjoys solving complex tax situations, ensuring accuracy, and supporting a successful team?
Jackson Hewitt is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented
Back Office Tax Professional to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with extensive tax preparation knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced environment and prefers working behind the scenes to support multiple tax office locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and finalize federal and state individual income tax returns.
- Review returns for accuracy, completeness, and IRS compliance.
- Research and resolve complex tax situations and filing issues.
- Provide technical tax support and guidance to tax preparers across multiple office locations.
- Identify and correct errors, rejected returns, and documentation issues.
- Assist with amended returns, prior-year returns, and IRS correspondence.
- Monitor workflow and help ensure timely completion of tax returns.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive client information.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of professional tax preparation experience — REQUIRED.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax regulations.
- Experience preparing and reviewing complex individual tax returns.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a larger team.
- Strong computer skills and experience using professional tax preparation software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines during peak tax season.
- PTIN required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with Jackson Hewitt tax software.
- Experience reviewing returns prepared by other tax professionals.
- Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA designation.
- Experience supporting multiple tax office locations.
What We're Looking For
We need more than a tax preparer. We're looking for a
knowledgeable tax professional who can be a trusted resource for our entire team.
The ideal candidate takes pride in accuracy, understands the importance of compliance, works efficiently under pressure, and can confidently navigate challenging tax situations.
Why Join Jackson Hewitt?
- Be part of an established, growing tax preparation team.
- Utilize your experience in a specialized back office role.
- Support multiple offices and make a meaningful impact.
- Work in a collaborative, professional environment.
- Opportunities for continued professional development.
- Flexible work schedule
PTIN Certification: Yes
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