Associate Tax Strategist

H&R Block Job OpportunityWe care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It's an exciting time to be a part of H&R BlockWhat you'll do...Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and prepares corporate entity and partnership returns. Prepares business income tax returns and statements for audits. Prepares, submits and manages tax statements and returns for businesses and clients. Provides advice on financial and tax matters and should have an in-depth knowledge of the regulations, laws and acts that govern the process.Day to day, you'll...Prepare tax statements, financial statements and BAS statements at required intervalsCreate and return statements and documents to clients by set deadlinesPreparing business income tax returns and statements for auditsManage tax administration responsibilities required of assigned accounts include tax code research, tax return preparation, and tax planningIdentify areas where clients and businesses can reduce tax, make claims and increase profitEngage regularly with clients and maintaining strong relationshipsStay current with knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulatory and compliance requirements, and tax planning techniques. Regularly research financial landscape and market trendsAssist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end analysis of accounts for assigned lines of business. Validate the accuracy of data from subsystemsProcess subsystems or subsidiary interfaces. Validate the accuracy of the interfaced data. Perform follow up and resolution of determined issuesWhat you'll bring to the team...Minimum of 2 years accounting experienceMinimum of 1 year business tax/entity returns experienceKnowledge of GAAPKnowledge of integrated online accounting applicationsEffective oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated critical thinking skillsAbility to handle multiple tasks and project simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to meet deadlinesProficiency in MS Word and Excel including ability to use macros, pivot tables, and queryIt would be even better if you also had...Experience with PeopleSoft general ledger and query preferredStrong knowledge of tax law and statutory regulationsWhy work for usSince 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You'll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.Equal Opportunity EmployerH&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person's race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.Pay Range InformationThe pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.Pay Range$27.60 - $41.39/Hr.Sponsored Job#LI-KM2