Seasonal, Tax Research Specialist

H&R Block•Remote, MO

9d•$22 - $32

About The Position

As a Tax Research Specialist, you will research moderately complex state and local tax issues and draft detailed memoranda and guidance documents for various internal departments and tax teams. You will analyze, evaluate, and recommend tax forms to enhance our existing suite of tax products, as well as assist with state programs and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
Ability to interpret, analyze, and correctly formulate solutions to highly complex tax situations
Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Ability to work autonomously while maintaining focus, and perform assignments in a highly detailed and accurate manner
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with at least one online tax research tool
Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
1 year(s) of experience in tax research, tax preparation, or a related field, with strong knowledge of tax law

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
Circular 230 credential (attorney, EA or CPA)
Experience in multi-state tax preparation or concepts
Judicial Clerkship or experience writing memoranda of law

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and evaluate current year state tax forms, vendor specifications, letters of intent, and requirements to identify, document, and advise company of tax changes impacting company compliance with state Departments of Revenue (DOR)
Assist tax software developers by researching and answering tax related questions
Use developed research skills to unravel moderately complex tax situations into the fundamental tax points as they are applicable to current, proposed, or past law
Make recommendations to tax product teams on forms that may need to be added to or removed from the existing suite of forms
Coordinate, develop, and/or assist in researching tax issues to support other corporate departments such as Government Relations, Media Relations, Marketing, Legal, Insurance, Software Development, Pricing & Analytics, and Field Training
Coordinate and/or participate in work teams as necessary for the analysis and preparation of summaries of passed and proposed tax law
Edit, review, and fact check a variety of tax-related materials produced by self and others to verify accuracy and completeness of material
Ensure that assigned projects are completed on or before agreed upon deadlines