Financial Tax Specialist

Financial Tax Specialist

What you'll do...

This position is with PFT Services LLC, which is a subsidiary of H&R Block.
H&R Block, the world's leader in tax preparation services, is looking for a Tax Accountant. This position is located at the Block Advisors Tax Office in White Plains, NY.
The Tax Accountant serves as business advisor to our clients aiming at maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes.

In this role, you'll apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. You'll prepare, submit, and manage tax statements and returns for businesses and clients. You'll also provide advice on financial and tax matters and should have an in-depth knowledge of the regulations, laws and acts that govern the process. We're looking for someone with attention to detail, analytical skills, and strong communication skills.

Day to day, you'll...

• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review company federal tax returns and the accurate, timely filing of all tax forms.
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state and local income tax returns and other business-related filings.
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes.
• Manage members of the tax team as they prepare components of the company's US federal income tax return and other tax documents.
• Plan for and develop overall return calendar and coordinate timing and inputs with tax team.
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.
• Manage and facilitate IRS income tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
• Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects.
• Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections.
• Manage and mentor members of tax team to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement.

What you'll bring to the team...

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.

Work Experience:

• Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system, Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills; ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to include oral and written communication.
• Intermediate (practical application) Knowledge of integrated online accounting applications
• Intermediate (practical application) Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• 5 years Minimum related work experience

About H&R Block...

H&R Block's purpose is simple: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We've been true to that purpose since brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded our company in 1955. Since then, we've grown to have approximately 12,000 offices throughout the United States and around the world.

We are a people company first and a tax company second. People who join H&R Block say it feels like being part of something bigger. A place with an amazing and storied history, but with a strong and urgent focus on the future. Maybe it's how determined, forward thinking and innovative we are, or how accessible our leadership is. We believe it's all those things, and much more.

H&R Block is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

As part of our on-going COVID-19 compliance efforts, H&R Block is asking all associates to voluntarily share their COVID-19 vaccination status. Associates who are unvaccinated or who choose not to share their vaccine information will be required to wear a mask while at work and comply with other safety precautions.

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