Tax Strategist

H&R Block; Banks (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block in Banks, Oregon, is seeking a Tax Accountant to apply accounting principles to analyze financial information, prepare financial reports, and handle corporate and partnership tax returns. You will mentor peers, support continuous improvements, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements while delivering high-quality client service.

The role focuses on tax statement preparation, client document management, and collaboration with colleagues to meet deadlines and stay current with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent through education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience.
• Minimum of 1 year business tax/entity returns experience.
• Experience with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Mid-level knowledge of integrated online accounting applications.
• Mid-level oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment, Income Tax Course or equivalent and Tax Accountant Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax statements, financial statements, and BAS statements at required intervals.
• Create and return statements and documents to clients by set deadlines.
• Prepare business income tax returns and statements for audits.
• Manage tax administration responsibilities including tax code research and tax planning.
• Identify opportunities to minimize tax liability through deductions and credits.
• Engage regularly with clients and maintain strong relationships.
• Stay current with federal and state tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end analysis of accounts for assigned lines of business.
• Process subsystems or interfaces and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Provide guidance to Associate Tax Strategists as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Tax software

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft general ledger

Excel

Tax research tools

Job description

About The Role

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and prepare corporate entity and partnership returns. Preparing personal and business income tax returns and statements for audits. Prepares, submits, and manages tax statements and returns for businesses and clients. Provides advice on financial and tax matters and should have an in-dept knowledge of the regulations, laws and acts that govern the process. Mentor and guide peers through knowledge transfer and skill development. Foster and enhance continuous improvement initiatives. Accurately process various forms of financial information and materials, ensuring compliance with relevant reporting requirements.

Day to day, you'll...

• Prepare tax statements, financial statements, and BAS statements at required intervals
• Create and return statements and documents to clients by set deadlines
• Preparing business income tax returns and statements for audits
• Manage tax administration responsibilities required of assigned accounts include tax code research, tax return preparation, and tax planning
• Identifying opportunities to minimize tax liability through deductions and credits.
• Engage regularly with clients and maintain strong relationships
• Stay current with knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulatory and compliance requirements, and tax planning techniques. Regularly research financial landscape and market trends
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end analysis of accounts for assigned lines of business. Validate the accuracy of data from subsystems
• Process subsystems or subsidiary interfaces. Validate the accuracy and completeness of the interfaced data. Perform follow up and resolution of determined issues
• Provides guidance and assistance to Associate Tax Strategists as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ accounting experience
• Minimum of 1 year business tax/entity returns experience
• Experience with GAAP - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Mid-level Knowledge of integrated online accounting applications
• Mid-level Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Mid-level Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Capable to handle multiple tasks and project simultaneously
• Expert Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Mid-level familiarity with bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, and database management. Ability to adapt to new tools and automation
• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment, Income Tax Course or Equivalent and Tax Accountant Assessment
• Good verbal and written skills
• Client Services experience
• Ability to complete assigned projects on time with minimal supervision
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply complex instructions, policies and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Mid-level Experience with PeopleSoft general ledger and query preferred
• Mid-level knowledge of tax law and statutory regulations

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.