Jackson Hewitt looks to hire thousands for tax season

Jackson Hewitt Tax Services wants to hire 18,000 employees for the upcoming filing season.

The tax prep chain is hosting a week of hiring events as part of the effort. Events are open to the public and include on-site interviews. Qualified candidates could receive a job offer immediately, the company said.

The openings include full- and part-time positions in tax prep, client support, sales and customer service. Candidates can find more information here.

“Tax filing season brings a surge in demand for tax preparation services as tax questions and filing returns continue to become more challenging for taxpayers,” said Jackson Hewitt CEO and president Greg Macfarlane in a statement. “With tax season right around the corner, we are hiring additional people this year in multiple roles in offices nationwide to ensure we meet taxpayer needs in their local communities, while providing exceptional service.”

The company, which has more than 5,200 franchise and company-owned locations nationwide, made a similar hiring effort last year.