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About the Role: Apply accounting principles and tax expertise to analyze financial information, prepare financial reports, and complete corporate, partnership, individual, and business tax returns. This role is responsible for preparing tax statements, supporting audits, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing guidance on financial and tax matters. The position also serves as a mentor to peers by sharing knowledge and supporting skill development while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires accurately processing complex financial information and maintaining compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements.
Day to day, you'll...
Prepare tax statements, financial statements, and BAS statements at required intervals
Create and return statements and documents to clients by set deadlines
Preparing business income tax returns and statements for audits
Manage tax administration responsibilities required of assigned accounts include tax code research, tax return preparation, and tax planning
Identifying opportunities to minimize tax liability through deductions and credits.
Engage regularly with clients and maintain strong relationships
Stay current with knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulatory and compliance requirements, and tax planning techniques. Regularly research financial landscape and market trends
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end analysis of accounts for assigned lines of business. Validate the accuracy of data from subsystems
Process subsystems or subsidiary interfaces. Validate the accuracy and completeness of the interfaced data. Perform follow up and resolution of determined issues
Provides guidance and assistance to Associate Tax Strategists as needed
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
3+ years of individual tax return experience, including at least 1 year preparing business/entity returns and 2 years of accounting experience
Working knowledge of GAAP and tax regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply complex policies, procedures, and requirements
Proficiency with accounting systems, bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, databases, and other financial technology tools
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a client-service mindset
Demonstrated critical thinking, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
Completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment, Income Tax Course (or equivalent), and Tax Accountant Assessment, with the ability to work independently and deliver projects on time
Preferred Qualifications: Mid-level Experience with PeopleSoft general ledger and query preferred
Mid-level knowledge of tax law and statutory regulations
ADP and Xero certified
Ultra Tax experience
Why work for us: At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.
That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.
Pay Range Information: The 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: $62,800.00 - $94,200.00/Yr. Sponsored Job: #indeedcs
Worksite address
aurora, IL, 60506, US
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