Returning CSP - Client Service Professional H&R Block Employee Review

4.0
Jul 23, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Most offices are smaller which allows the employees to bond in a unique way... everyone pulls together to form a very tight knit team, and there is not a cut throat mentality. We all strive to present H&R Block in a positive light upholding the high standards of the company. Though the Client Service Professional position isn't as glamorous as that of a Tax Professional, it is still an intricate part of the company, as it is the front line of communication for all clients. If someone is an outgoing person who likes to start up conversations with complete strangers, this is a perfect position for them.

Cons

The only negative issue I have found with the company is poor planning when it comes to scheduling and regulating hours. My first year with Block was for the 2013 tax season. I was told I would be working a certain number of hours each week. My second month of employment, I was only able to work that number of hours because I filled in for the other CSPs in the office when they had to take time off. After the tax season, I was hired on at a year round office, two weeks into the position my hours where cut almost in half. After my first month during off season, my hours were reduced so greatly, that I had no choice but to seek employment elsewhere. This trend continued into the 2014 tax season. At one point I was informed by our office leader that all CSP hours were being cut... this required our office to use tax professionals to cover the front , which seems rather counterproductive. Thankfully my day job is only a couple of miles from the office I work in, if there had been much of a distance for me to drive, I would have had to consider the possibility of leaving the position as I would have been spending more in gas then what I was making per paycheck this past year.

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5.0
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Pros

I could go on and on with an endless list of pros working for H&R Block but I list a few that stands out: 1. Management (Both in-office and district-wide) want to support your ability to build a book of business. Before the end of January, I was transferred to high traffic offices with better new-client potential. 2. Most senior and more experienced tax pros are willing to help and supervise you. 3. A great first job in a professional setting (Especially for someone who did not have the opportunity to do an internship). 4. Job helps you develop tax expertise as well as giving you call center, data entry, upselling, client service and financial advising experience. 5. If it's not your first tax season with the firm, you are eligible for an end of season commission (Depending on amount of revenue you brought to the company) in addition to the base pay you recieve as pay for weeks and hours worked.

Cons

It's seasonal. You are not eligible for a potential end of season commission if it's your first tax season. You also have to reapply before training begins again around 4th quarter of calender year (Although bear in mind this is due to the continuing education requiremnts of the tax preperation/ tax advisory field in general).

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

H&R Block provides thorough training, and employees should expect to study continuously throughout the season. The training is valuable and helps build a strong understanding of tax preparation. There are opportunities to "level up," and advancing through the certification levels can lead to higher pay over time. Management is approachable and readily available when assistance is needed.

Cons

The position is seasonal, and the starting pay is $12 per hour. During peak tax season, employees may work very long hours—sometimes up to 10 hours a day, 6 to 7 days a week—which can be physically and mentally exhausting. In my first month, I also found that some of the staff were not especially welcoming, which made the initial adjustment more challenging.

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