Join our Woohoo! Crew to work as an independent contractor with Working Solutions! 

This is a remote independent contractor role which provides personalized tax preparation software support through inbound phone calls and video chat. Help customers who are working on tax returns with both product and software inquiries, as well as with tax software questions and calculations. Focus on interactions regarding software navigation, plus assist customers with locating prior years’ returns and amendments. Accurately assess customer requests outside of preference scope of work and route to appropriate team for customer resolution. Works in a fast-paced, work-at-home, customer service environment.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to work with contractors residing in California, New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to research, navigate and locate answers from webpages and resources independently in a variety of different situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate, based on a customer’s mindset.
• Demonstrate a sincere desire to assist customers and put their needs first.
• Contractors will be asked to commit to a minimum number of hours and may work more.The client's operating hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CST, Monday through Sunday. Peak times fall between January 26 to April 15.

Education and Experience:

• At least 1 to 2 years’ experience in a high-volume customer service role (i.e. call center, retail or similar environment).
• Familiarity with operating systems, including Windows OS versions and/or Mac OS versions.  Ability to install/uninstall applications. Ability to download products/applications using various browsers.
• Experience using accounting or tax software and having prepared own taxes in the past are a plus.

Competencies:

• Technical Skills: Proficient data entry skills.

• Problem Solving/Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment. Have a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems— within time constraints, and with available resources. Must be detail-oriented.

• Independent Thinking/Self-initiative: Critical thinker with ability to focus on things that matter most to achieve outcomes Commitment to produce outcomes without direction and capable of finding necessary resources.

• Empathy/Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior, exhibiting a helping approach that includes listening, patience, respect and empathy for another's position.

• Coping/Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach are required.

• Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment—using Word, Outlook, intranet, the internet and software applications.

• Communication/People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances. Adapt to different styles, listen critically and collaborate.
• Quality Orientation: Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small. Shows concern for all aspects of the job. Motivated toward constantly improving. Sets high standards for self-performance. 

Independent contractors who ultimately accept offers with Working Solutions will need to successfully pass a background check to work. The background check will consist of a Social Security number verification, National Sex Offender Registry report and a criminal history check.

Contractual Relationship

The relationship between you and Working Solutions is a contractual relationship. You will remain an independent contractor for the duration of this program assignment. Working Solutions will not be responsible for withholding taxes on your earnings while contracted with Working Solutions. When you receive your contract, you will be asked to agree to have no claim against Working Solutions hereunder or otherwise for vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, Social Security, worker’s compensation, health or disability benefits, overtime, unemployment insurance benefits or employee benefits of any kind.