Seasonal, Tax Researcher

H&R Block

2d

About The Position

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!
What you'll do...

This seasonal tax researcher role on the Tax Change Analysis team will research and develop technical analysis related to tax issues for various tax development teams. Analyzes, evaluates, and documents current year tax law changes from draft/final forms, instructions and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
• Two years experience in tax preparation and/or tax research
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and correctly formulate solutions to highly complex tax situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems
• Proficiency with PC applications including but not limited to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Minimum related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation or license in a field regulated under Treasury Circular 230 (Enrolled Agent, CPA, or Attorney). (Preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and evaluate current year tax forms to identify and document tax changes that impact forms supported in H&R Block's tax software products
• Monitor and procure tax documents needed by business partners
• Keep abreast of all relevant changes in tax law, interpretation and Company policy in tax matters. Makes recommendations to tax product teams on forms that may need to be added to the existing suite of forms
• Review requirements produced by self and others to verify accuracy and completeness of tax changes
• Ensure that assigned projects are completed on or before agreed upon deadlines

Benefits

• 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.
• Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees