Embark Intern - Financial Planning & Analysis

H&R Block, Inc.•Kansas City, MO

38d•Onsite

About The Position

H&R Block, the world's leader in tax preparation services, is looking for exceptional Finance and Accounting students to join our Embark 2026 Summer Internship Program. This 11-week paid internship offers meaningful, real-world experience that aligns with your field of study while making a valuable impact on our organization. The Embark 2026 Summer Internship runs from May 18, 2026 - July 31, 2026. You'll work at our corporate headquarters in the heart of downtown Kansas City's Power & Light District, where you're just steps, or a streetcar ride, away from incredible restaurants, entertainment, and city energy. Inside our building, you'll have access to amenities that make work-life balance easy, including an onsite Starbucks, a company dining hall with plenty of options, a free fitness center, and free parking! Program Highlights: $25/hour compensation Paid PTO during H&R Block's annual Reboot Week (June 29 - July 3) Housing stipend provided for students whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from the KC metro

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Seeking to obtain a degree in Information Accounting, Finance, Economics, or some similar discipline with a GPA of 3.0 or above
Ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently
Highly motivated, organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Quick learner and not afraid to work with new computer-based programs and databases
Ability to be effective and contribute in a fast-paced corporate environment
No previous work experience necessary.

Nice To Haves

Capacity to navigate and quickly learn financial programs and systems (e.g. Workday, Adaptive, TeamMate, PowerBi, Adobe, Microsoft Excel, and/or Looker).
Ability to identify underlying causes of financial or accounting issues and recommend appropriate corrective action

Responsibilities

Research, gather and organize data to provide information for special projects or reports.
Assist with the execution of various company-wide financial processes such as forecasting, modeling, business planning, and development of accounting policies.
Perform technical research on accounting and financial presentation issues.
Provide feedback and offer insights related to assumptions and structure of financial models and strategy.
Manage the timing and processing of financial reports.
Analyze data and assist in the preparation of various financial statements.