Tax Professional Jobs in Utah
Tax Professional jobs in Utah are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where demand runs from entry-level tax preparers to senior CPAs handling complex corporate and individual returns. Employers like Deloitte, KPMG, and Vivint Solar maintain strong Utah presences and hire across compliance, corporate tax, and public accounting specialties. The market is particularly active for professionals with experience in federal and state tax filings, multi-entity structures, and technology-sector clients. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As a seasonal 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
- Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment1
- Minimum 1 year 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
- 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
- Experience completing complex returns, tax planning, audit support, or tax notice resolution
- Familiarity with GoSystem or Ultratax software
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT)
- Experience in a consultative or advisory client relationship role (financial advising, insurance, or professional services)
At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.
That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.
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.
As a seasonal 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
- Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment1
- Minimum 1 year 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
- 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
- Experience completing complex returns, tax planning, audit support, or tax notice resolution
- Familiarity with GoSystem or Ultratax software
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT)
- Experience in a consultative or advisory client relationship role (financial advising, insurance, or professional services)
At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.
That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.
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.
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Tax Professional Job Market in Utah
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What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax professional jobs across Utah.
- Active CPA license issued or reciprocally recognized by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in tax software such as Thomson Reuters UltraTax, CCH Axcess, or Intuit ProConnect
- Experience preparing or reviewing federal and Utah state tax returns across multiple entity types
- Strong knowledge of current IRS regulations, Utah Tax Commission rules, and filing deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet quarterly and annual deadlines
Tax Professional Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax professional in Utah?
The most recognized path is earning a CPA license through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing, which requires a bachelor's degree with qualifying accounting credits, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, and completing supervised experience hours. Candidates who want to prepare returns without full CPA licensure can register as a tax preparer through the IRS Annual Filing Season Program. An Enrolled Agent designation, earned by passing the IRS Special Enrollment Examination, is also widely accepted by Utah employers.
How much do tax professionals make in Utah?
Tax professionals in Utah earn a median of about $66,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,430 for the lowest 10% to over $102,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax professionals in Utah?
Utah tax professional roles are posted by H&R Block and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Utah's blend of national accounting firm offices, large corporate headquarters, and a fast-growing technology sector creates consistent year-round demand across public accounting and in-house tax roles.
Which Utah cities have the most tax professional jobs?
Roy, Lehi, and Moab hold the largest share of tax professional openings in Utah. Salt Lake City drives the majority of postings as the state's financial and corporate hub, while Provo benefits from the concentration of technology companies and university-affiliated employers in Utah County, and Ogden draws hiring from manufacturing firms and regional accounting practices in the northern corridor.
How can I get hired as a tax professional in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an associate or staff tax role at one of the Big Four or regional firms with Utah offices, such as Deloitte or Eide Bailly, which run structured new-graduate programs each recruiting season. Community income tax programs and VITA sites run through Utah nonprofits and community colleges offer supervised preparation experience that strengthens a resume before a first professional role. Candidates transitioning from bookkeeping, payroll, or accounts payable roles are frequently considered for tax associate positions, especially if they hold or are actively pursuing an EA designation or CPA exam credits.
Where can I find and apply to tax professional jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to tax professional jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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