Associate Tax Strategist

Associate Tax Specialist - Small Business & Tax

We 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 Block!

As an Associate Tax Accountant - Small Business & Tax you will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and prepare corporate entity and partnership returns. Prepare business income tax returns and statements for audits. Prepare, submit and manage tax statements and returns for businesses and clients. Provide advice on financial and tax matters and should have an in-depth knowledge of the regulations, laws and acts that govern the process.

• Prepare tax statements, financial statements and BAS statements at required intervals.
• Create and return statements and documents to clients by set deadlines.
• Prepare business income tax returns and statements for audits.
• Manage tax administration responsibilities required of assigned accounts including tax code research, tax return preparation, and tax planning.
• Identify areas where clients and businesses can reduce tax, make claims and increase profit.
• 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 subsystem or subsidiary interfaces. Validate the accuracy of the interfaced data. Perform follow up and resolution of determined issues.

• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience.
• Minimum of 1 year business tax/entity returns experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge of integrated online accounting applications.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel including ability to use macros, pivot tables, and query.

• Experience with People Soft general ledger and query.
• Strong knowledge of tax law and statutory regulations.

Since 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.

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