Intuit Tax Specialist

Make Money. Build Skills. Help People Stress Less About Taxes.

Looking for a flexible job that pays, builds your résumé, and helps you gain real-world experience? Education at Work (E@W) is hiring college students to work as Seasonal Tax Specialists for Intuit (TurboTax) this tax season.

You’ll work helping customers one-on-one over video, answering questions, and guiding them through their tax returns (don’t worry, we’ll train you and pay you while you learn). If you’re a problem solver who likes helping people and wants a job that makes you stand out to future employers, this gig is for you.

• Connect with TurboTax customers virtually using Smartlook video chat software.
• Provide tax advice and full-service tax return prep (we’ll train you and guide you).
• Answer product and software questions.
• Assist with tax calculations and break things down in simple, easy-to-understand language.
• Create positive customer experiences by being empathetic, patient, and confident.
• Use trusted resources (government sites, training tools, and your team) to make sure customers get accurate, clear answers.
• Follow company policies to troubleshoot and resolve customer concerns.
• Document your customer interactions (don’t worry—we make it easy).

• Earn Intuit Academy Level 1 badge and complete Intuit’s Tax Practice Program (both included).
• Build strong customer service skills, especially on video and audio platforms.
• Gain problem-solving, research, and critical thinking abilities you can brag about on your résumé.
• Be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• (Bonus!) Spanish/English bilingual skills.
• Must live in the U.S.

• High school diploma.
• Enrolled in a degree-granting college program.
• 18 years or older.
• Basic tax knowledge is helpful but not required—we’ll train you!
• Get (or be able to get) your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Opportunity to earn up to $3,300 tuition assistance when you work a minimum of 20 hours a week for the season.
• Paid training—you’ll earn while you learn how to do the job.
• Mentorship and coaching to help you grow.
• Real-world, résumé-worthy experience in a nationally recognized brand.

• Work at least 20 hours per week (up to 29 hours during school breaks).
• Some weekend hours required
• Must be available during core work hours:
• Peak Season (January to April): 7 days a week, 5:00 am – 9:00 pm PST
• Off-Season: Monday–Friday, 5:00 am – 5:00 pm PST

• This is a seasonal position (January–April).

About Education at Work (E@W)

Education at Work helps students gain tangible career skills and experience that lead to high-quality jobs after graduation. Through our paid career-development programs, you’ll earn a strong paycheck, get career coaching, and build skills that make you stand out in today’s job market once you graduate.

Equal Opportunity Statement (We Have to Include This, But We Mean It!) 

Education at Work (E@W) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, E@W complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location where we operate. Yhis policy applies to all aspects of employment—including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and more. E@W also prohibits harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION IN COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AGAINST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL IS QUALIFIED, THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF EACH JOB MUST BE IDENTIFIED. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ARE THOSE THAT ARE INTRINSIC TO THE POSITION AND THAT THE INDIVIDUAL(S) WHO HOLDS THE JOBS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.