**532722BR** **Title:** 957006 - Franchise - Tax Professional **Our Company** **:** At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a connected culture, valuing diversity and inclusion and making everyone feel like they belong. At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open. **A Typical Day...** As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. Joining H&R Block 2 as a seasonal, **experienced Tax Professional** means you'll serve clients with diverse tax needs with the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you'll need to be successful. **Job ID:** 532722BR **City:** DURHAM **State:** North Carolina **It would be even better if you also had...** **:** + Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field + CPA or Enrolled Agent certification + Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership) + 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax + Experience conducting virtual tax interviews + Experience with tax planning and audit support + Sales and/or marketing experience _1 - Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment._ _2 - This office is an independently owned and operated franchise office operating under an agreement with H&R Block. Franchisees make their own hiring decisions and any questions regarding employment at this office should be made directly to the franchisee._ **What you'll bring to the team...** **:** + Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools – video, phone, chat, email + Prepare complete and accurate tax returns + Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services + Provide clients with IRS support + All certification levels can provide tax notice services + Circular 230 associates can provide audit representation + Mentor and support teammates **Your Expertise:** + Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment ¹ + Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax + Experience completing individual returns + Experience working in a fast-paced environment + Comfort working with virtual tools – video, phone and chat + Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing + Must complete 10 hour continuing education requirement and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements + High school diploma / equivalent or higher **Posting Title:** Tax Professional - Franchise Location