I started my career in finance and customer service at an early age. While I liked my previous company, there\u2019s no better place to find professional satisfaction and personal acceptance than Intuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She\u2019s an Intuit employee, and suggested I try a seasonal position with the company. Seasonal employees commit to an entire season and work at least 20 hours per week. We\u2019re open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time 7 days a week, so you have the flexibility to choose the slots that work best for you, based on availability. As a seasonal employee, you can be eligible for medical coverage, bonuses, and our 401(k) plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2015, I joined Intuit, and I provided tax support for two years. When I found out Intuit helps its employees get their enrolled agent credential, I jumped at the opportunity. The Intuit Enrolled Agent Credential Assistance Program provides the materials we need to prepare for the exam. On top of that, Intuit assigns you a mentor, and there are study sessions you can attend where experts will help you with the concepts you\u2019re learning. I don\u2019t think I would have earned my enrolled agent credential without Intuit\u2019s support, and it\u2019s one of the reasons I love working here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, as a member of the Intuit Expert Network and a Seasonal Manager for TurboTax Live, I work to communicate company goals to my team members, motivate them, and help everyone achieve different metrics that we have for the organization. I\u2019m not new to managing people, but it\u2019s a new role for me at Intuit. My fellow managers have helped me be successful. I\u2019ve learned a lot from them, my boss, and other experts. The support and encouragement I\u2019ve received can\u2019t be matched anywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having worked as an expert at Intuit for many years, one question I sometimes hear is \u201cHow can I move into a tax career if I\u2019m a bookkeeper without a CPA?\u201d My reply is always, yes, tax can be intimidating, but Intuit gives you the full backing you need to take on a tax role. You\u2019ll find your managers and teammates will absolutely give you all the help you need. Still not sure if you\u2019re ready? Consider this: You can join us in an entry-level position, then take advantage of our educational resources to help you achieve your goals and advance to a tax expert career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coming from a Latin background and as a member of the LGBTQ community, I speak from personal experience when I say it\u2019s important to see representation of your background. When I look at promotions or check out Intuit\u2019s internal portal, I always see someone that I can relate to. We do a great job of practicing inclusivity. We also respect the mental health needs of our employees. For example, a group of team leads were using video conferencing for an entire day of meetings, and some of the people were developing anxiety from all the camera time. So the manager said, \u201cOK, let\u2019s stop using it for now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When someone here is just starting out, their managers and teams are their biggest cheerleaders and supporters. I\u2019m more of the quiet type, but during my first season with Intuit, that enthusiastic support helped me become more confident in my role\u00ad, and it keeps me coming back to Intuit to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m also able to leverage my roots in the work I\u2019m doing. Being from Argentina, I regularly communicate in Spanish with the bilingual experts on my team. And in turn, they are supporting our Spanish-speaking customers, which is a great added benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We attract top quality talent\u00ad\u2014which means they\u2019re knowledgeable, capable coworkers. Together we help each other along our career journeys. We also have great benefits. Besides an employee discount on tax preparation software, you can take part in the employee stock purchase program. Our 401(k) is open to seasonal employees, too\u2014and with a 125% match, it\u2019s a perk that you won\u2019t want to pass up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Something else I love about Intuit: the flexibility we have. Not only can most people work virtually, but we can fit our hours around our personal lives. Need to pick up your children from school in the morning or afternoon? No problem. Need to take elderly parents to a doctor\u2019s appointment? No problem. Intuit lets us customize our careers so they fit our personal and professional needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n