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H&R Block
Senior Tax Strategist
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A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$84,881 / year median in Washington
-4% projected decline
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