Military spouse jobs and benefits at Intuit

The life of a military spouse can be challenging. Perhaps, you’ve found yourself relocating frequently or separated from your spouse while your spouse is  deployed. Raising a family in this dynamic can be stressful.

These challenges can make balancing your own career difficult or seemingly impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. There are employment and career opportunities available for you to explore while managing the responsibilities of being a military spouse. 

Military Spouse Jobs in Bookkeeping and Tax

Moving to new locations within the U.S.  usually comes with opportunities to experience new neighborhoods and terrains, meet new people, and build relationships.  Moving can also present challenges in  building your career — but it does not necessarily mean it’s out of reach – there are options!  

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in bookkeeping or tax preparation, or already have experience in these areas, working at Intuit could be a great choice for you. This article will help address some of your questions during your job search.

Become an Intuit Tax Preparer or Bookkeeper

During your search, you may come across many different job opportunities specifically for military spouses. But here’s why becoming a bookkeeper or tax preparer with Intuit may be one of the best career decisions you make — Intuit fully appreciates your life experiences as a military spouse, and with the Intuit Military and Veteran Initiative, you’ll have access to community resources, job opportunities, and financial management support. 

Meet Nickkole and Vivianna, both military spouses and QuickBooks Live Associate Bookkeepers. In a short video, they discuss how they got started with Intuit and the many benefits they receive, even available to part-time employees.

Apply for the tax or bookkeeping roles available at Intuit  to grow your career and enjoy the benefits Intuit offers today. If you’re not quite ready to make the jump, join the Tax and Bookkeeping Talent Community to receive valuable career resources that’ll help you in your search for a remote career or remote work.

Military Spouse Benefits at Intuit

One of the greatest benefits of being a military spouse is having access to educational discounts and waivers. Intuit offers several programs that are free for the military community and family members. This includes content on Intuit Academy where you can gain the professional skills you need to launch your career in the tax and/or bookkeeping fields.  In addition, we offer the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate via Coursera and  PearsonVUE, where you can gain helpful professional skills  to launch your career in the bookkeeping field while becoming certified.

Being a military spouse also opens the door to several employment opportunities. At Intuit, whether you are looking for flexible, part-time, or full-time positions that let you  work from home  and continue to build your career, there are many opportunities available.  As long as you have completed the above programs and applied to become a QuickBooks Live Bookkeeper, prior work experience is always waived. If you want to become a TurboTax Live Expert, one year of tax preparation experience and Level 1 certification from Intuit Academy is required.

Intuit Academy Bookkeeping & Intuit Academy Tax 

If you have a talent with numbers, spreadsheets, and attention to detail, bookkeeping may be an ideal profession for you.   Bookkeeping at Intuit is a career where you’ll be able to work remotely and have the ability to choose from multiple schedules, whether part-time or full-time. 

The Intuit Bookkeeping Badge and Bookkeeping Certificate Certificate can jumpstart your career as a bookkeeper and/or enhance your career profile by having the certification.  This program will teach you the fundamentals of bookkeeping including, but not limited to: 

• Accounting principles
• Bank reconciliations
• Financial statement preparation
• Accounting software
• Accounts receivable

Along with introductory instruction to QuickBooks Online, this certificate program will prepare you to take the Intuit Bookkeeping examination. Upon successful completion of the exam, you’ll receive a digital badge to list on your resumé or online career profile. This certification will also provide you with  eligibility to apply for a position with Intuit QuickBooks Live.

Tax preparation is another lucrative career path for military spouses that’ll stay with you wherever you go. Similar to bookkeeping, if you enjoy numbers, are detail-oriented, and love to help others, then tax preparation may be a great fit for you. Becoming a tax preparer as a military spouse also offers you the opportunity to work remotely, so regardless of where you move within the  50 U.S. states, you have job security.

The Intuit Tax Academy offers two courses in tax: Tax Level 1 (30 hours long) focusing on tax fundamentals and Tax Level 2 (20 hours long) covering more complex tax topics. These courses teach you the tax preparation knowledge including: 

• Preparation of income tax returns
• Maximization of credits and deductions
• Preparation of more complex tax returns for rental owners, self-employed, and investors

After each course, you’re required to take a 1.5-2 hour Intuit Academy Tax examination, depending on the level. After successfully passing both these exams, you’ll earn the digital badges Intuit Academy Tax Exam – Level 1 and Intuit Academy Tax Exam – Level 2, which you can list on your resume or online career profile. Earning a Level 1 badge will help you qualify for jobs and stand out to recruiters when you apply for TurboTax Live Expert positions. The tax content covered in Level 2 is very advanced and is not required for TurboTax Live jobs. 

Benefits of Working for Intuit

When  you join Intuit as a QuickBooks Live Expert, you’ll be considered a select time employee. Besides the opportunity to work from anywhere in the U.S. with multiple schedule options to choose from,  select time employees have great benefits. These benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K Savings Plan, with Intuit matching. No vesting period!
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holiday for your Birthday! 
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Basic Life & Accident Insurance Covered by Intuit
• Well-Being benefits- Access to 10 Free Counseling sessions
• Target Annual Bonus of 8.5% of your Base wages
• Discounts on electronics, dining, travel and more

If you join Intuit as a TurboTax Live Expert, you’ll be considered a seasonal employee. Seasonal employee benefits include: 

• 401(k) savings plan with Intuit matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick leave
• Intuit Provided E&O insurance
• Product discounts and  free copy of TurboTax Live 

As a military spouse, you’re likely subject to additional stressors and responsibilities. Intuit offers even more benefits to military service members and their spouses, including: 

• Opportunity to collaborate with DOD SkillBridge, which offers you career coaching, education financial resources, and employer connection opportunities
• Intuit Military Network, which is one of Intuit’s employee resource groups, can offer you support for your growth and success at Intuit
• Free Intuit Academy courses 
• Free access to Bookkeeping content
• Prior work experience waiver if you apply for QuickBooks Live Expert jobs and have successfully completed the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping courses and certifications
• Job security for a QuickBooks Live Expert when you relocate anywhere within the 50 U.S. states
• Positive salary adjustments to match the position’s market value for a QuickBooks Live Expert when you move to a new location

Over Decades of Commitment Supporting Military Community  

In 2010, Intuit received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. This award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers nominated for providing outstanding support to employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. Only 15 employers receive this award annually.

In April 2022, Intuit received ESGR’s Extraordinary Employer Support Award . This award is granted to employers who demonstrated sustained support of the National Guard and Reserve for at least three years and are prior recipients of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. 

In September 2022, Intuit was inducted as a partner to the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), a Department of Defense program in an effort to continue to increase career opportunities for military spouses. 

Current Tax and Bookkeeping Job Openings

Tax Associate (Remote Job/ Seasonal)

• Minimum 3 season of paid Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum of 30 tax returns per tax year required
• For military applicants, If you have Intuit Tax level 1 badge, and have up to 1 year paid experience/ 30 returns, the 3 years of experience can be waived 
• Ability/motivation to expand expertise and obtain a tax credential or certification – Intuit offers a program to obtain your EA
• Knowledge of tax laws, tax concepts and familiarity with form 1040 and schedules
• PTIN required

Credentialed Tax Expert (Remote Job/ Seasonal)

• Possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), Practicing Tax Attorney 
• Possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits or bonds
• Possess active PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)
• 3 or more years of recent experience preparing federal and state individual 1040 tax returns for clients/customers, using commercial tax preparation software
• Bilingual is a plus 

Bilingual Spanish Tax Expert (Remote/ Seasonal)

• Possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney
• 3 or more years of recent experience preparing federal and state individual 1040 tax returns for clients/customers, using commercial tax preparation software
• Possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits or bonds
• Possess active PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills (written & spoken) required

Associate Bookkeeper (Remote/ Year Round)

• 1+ years domain experience
• a minimum of 1 year of experience working within QuickBooks Online
• QuickBooks Online Pro Certification Required 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Client-Facing Expert Bookkeeper (Remote/ Year Round)

• 3+ years of recent bookkeeping experience

• A minimum of 3+ years of recent experience working within QuickBooks Online
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• QuickBooks Online Pro Certification required
• Ability to interact with clients through video and audio tools in a way that is professional, friendly, and reassuring
• Proficient in QBO navigation and various workflows including A/R, A/P, payroll, sales tax, financial reporting, 3rd party apps integration, and banking functions to name a few.

Back Office Expert Bookkeeper (Remote/ Year Round)

• 3+ years recent bookkeeping experience
• A minimum of 3+ years of recent experience working within QuickBooks Online
• Credentials/Certifications: QB Pro Certification Required
• Proficient in QBO navigation and various workflows including A/R, A/P, payroll, sales tax, financial reporting, 3rd party apps integration, and banking functions to name a few.