Tax Professionals (Experienced)

Company: H&R Block
Location: Meridian
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Experienced Tax Professional We are looking to hire experienced tax professionals, such as former H&R Block associates, Jackson Hewitt associates, Liberty associates, or independent tax professionals. You will need to pass our tax knowledge assessment to be eligible. What you'll do--- 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 and you'll have 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. When you join our team, you'll find that we're here to live our purpose-to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Day to day, you'll--- Conduct face-to-face tax interviews with clientsPrepare complete and accurate tax returnsGenerate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and servicesProvide clients with IRS audit supportMentor and support teammates What you'll bring to the team--- Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or taxExperience completing individual returnsExperience working in a fast-paced environmentAbility to effectively communicate in person and in writingSuccessful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment or equivalentMust complete 18-hour continuing education requirement and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirementsHigh school diploma / equivalent or higher It would be even better if you also had--- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fieldCPA or Enrolled Agent certificationExperience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership)5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or taxTax planning and audit support experienceSales and/or marketing experience Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply! --Based on annual revenues for sales of tax preparation products and services. ______________________________________________________________________ Here is the link to apply for the position. Don't worry about the actual office / city placement. That will be a separate discussion. This is just the requisition location. LINK: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25515&siteid=5616#jobDetails=3041328_5616 ______________________________________________________________________ To be hired as an Experienced Tax Professional, candidates will need to pass out Tax Knowledge Assessment (TKA) prior to a job offer. Details about the assessment can be found here: Tax Knowledge Assessment (TKA): https://hrblock.csod.com/selfreg/register.aspx?c=guest PLEASE USE REFERRAL CODE 48960 so that you are routed to the correct locations. Tax Knowledge Assessment (TKA)The Tax Knowledge Assessment (TKA) tests an individual's knowledge of tax preparation and tax theory. The TKA is an alternate employment eligibility path for experienced Tax Professionals. About the Tax Knowledge Assessment The Tax Knowledge Assessment (TKA) is the first step towards joining the H&R Block Team!TKA is an open book assessment that is designed to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of basic income tax preparation.A score of 80% or higher is required to pass.There are two parts to the TKA. Once the first part is passed, the second is made available. The second part is not required however, passing allows hiring at a higher certification level.Both parts of the TKA include multiple-choice questions based on 2019 tax law associated with individual tax return preparation.Each part is limited to three attempts and is timed.First TKA - 2 hours to complete 50 questions.Second TKA (optional) - 3 hours to complete 75 questions. H&R Block values knowledge and wants to help recruit experienced Tax Professionals. To assist with this recruitment effort, we have created two Tax Knowledge Assessment tests. Tax Knowledge Assessment - Tax Associate aka TKA - 1: Is an equivalent to the Income Tax Course final exam. By passing this test with an 80% or higher, a candidate can be considered for employment as a Tax Professional.Tax Knowledge Assessment - Tax Specialist aka TKA - 2: After passing Tax Knowledge Assessment - Tax Associate, a candidate has the option to take this second test. Should a candidate pass the second test with an 80% or higher they are eligible to enter the certification program as a Tax Specialist. To be eligible to work as a Tax Professional, the candidate must also successfully complete the following prior to 12/31/20: 13 hours of Federal tax law topics.3 hours of Tax Update.2 hours of Ethics.Reminder: Completing 18 or more CE hours is not a guarantee of employment. ?

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