Senior Tax Accountant – Small Business and Tax

H&R Block; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in tax preparation and financial reporting to guide small businesses through the complexities of tax compliance. Your insights will help clients maximize engagement and achieve optimal outcomes. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits that support your well-being. If you're ready to embrace challenges and contribute to a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual Fitness Programs

Associate Discount Program

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Associate Tax Prep Benefit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tax statements and returns for clients.
• Ensure timely filing of federal and state tax returns.
• Monitor tax law developments and communicate changes.

Skills

Tax Preparation

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Process Improvement

IRS Audit Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

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Our Company

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...

As a Senior Tax Accountant - Small Business and Tax you will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. You will prepare, submit and manage tax statements and returns for businesses and clients. The Senior Tax Accountant - Small Business and Tax will 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. You will serve as business advisor to our clients aiming at maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes.

Day to day you’ll...

• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review of 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 an 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:

• Minimum related work experience
  
  

Why work for us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. 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.

Pay Range

$72,000.00 - $108,000.00/Yr.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Retail

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