Seasonal Tax Research Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Conduct thorough research, analysis, and assessment of current-year state tax forms, vendor specifications, letters of intent, and requirements.

• Identify, document, and provide guidance to the company regarding tax changes that impact compliance with state Departments of Revenue.

• Support tax software developers by conducting research and addressing tax-related inquiries.

• Analyze moderately complex tax scenarios and pinpoint essential tax points under current, proposed, or historical legislation.

• Suggest forms for addition to or removal from the current tax product suite.

• Collaborate, develop, or assist with tax issue research for corporate departments such as Government Relations, Media Relations, Marketing, Legal, Insurance, Software Development, Pricing & Analytics, and Field Training.

• Coordinate or engage in work teams that analyze and summarize enacted and proposed tax laws.

• Edit, review, and verify tax-related documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure completion of assigned projects by or before established deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in tax research, tax preparation, or a similar field.

• Strong understanding of tax law.

• Capacity to interpret, analyze, and devise solutions for highly complex tax situations.

• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Proven ability to work independently with focus and deliver highly detailed and accurate work.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Proficient in at least one online tax research tool.

• Familiarity with and prior experience using a Windows-based computer system.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical and prescription drug coverage for associates and eligible dependents.

• H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan).

• Employee Assistance Program.

• (Virtual) fitness center programs.

• Associate discount program.

• Business Travel Accident Insurance.

• Associate Tax Preparation benefit.

• Eligibility for participation in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans may be available.