Tax Professional in Kingston, NY

Tax Professional – H&R Block – Kingston, NY – work from home job

Company: H&R Block

Job description: Our Company

At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a connected culture, valuing diversity and inclusion and making everyone feel like they belong.

We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Horizons 2025. Our end goal is simple: bigger ambitions, faster transformation, and extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!

At H&R Block, we’re curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.

A typical day…

As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you’ll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.

Joining H&R Block as an experienced, seasonal Tax Professional means you’ll serve clients with diverse tax needs with the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you’ll need to be successful.

H&R Block is the industry’s largest consumer tax services provider and we have been focused on client service for over 60 years.

Your expertise…

  • Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools – video, phone, chat, email
  • Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
  • Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
  • Provide clients with IRS support
  • All certification levels can provide tax notice services
  • Circular 230 associates can provide audit representation
  • Mentor and support teammates

It would be even better if you also had…

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
  • Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership)
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
  • Experience conducting virtual tax interviews
  • Tax planning and audit support experience
  • Sales and/or marketing experience

Perks of the job…

At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs.

  • Medical coverage and well-being programs including mental health support and coaching
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tax prep benefit
  • Other perks like flexible/remote opportunities that meet your life, collaborative teams and much more!

The Community You Will Join:

At H&R Block we remain committed to building a Connected Culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team. You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.

H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

If you’re looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.

What you’ll bring to the team…

  • Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
  • Experience completing individual returns
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort working with virtual tools – video, phone and chat
  • Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing
  • Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment or equivalent
  • Must complete 18-hour continuing education requirement and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements
  • High school diploma / equivalent or higher

Expected salary

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Location: Kingston, NY

Job date: Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:55:22 GMT

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