Senior Tax Strategist

H&R Block, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a Senior Tax Strategist – Small Business and Tax in Virginia Beach. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in tax to manage and prepare tax returns, provide strategic advice, and oversee a team. With a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience, you will contribute significantly to our tax processes.

We are committed to providing a High Performing, Connected Culture, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Join us in making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of tax regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and review of company federal tax returns.
• Implement strategic tax planning initiatives.
• Oversee IRS income tax audits and create strategies to address legislative changes.
• Mentor tax team for better performance.

Skills

Tax return preparation

Strategic tax planning

Process improvement

IRS audit management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Tax Strategist – 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 Strategist – 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.
• 5 years minimum related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• EA preferred

Why work for us

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.

That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.