John Louis Adams, EA
Summary
Dynamic Master Tax Advisor with H&R Block, recognized for driving a 20% revenue increase and overseeing 3,000+ tax returns. Proficient in IRS representation and entity tax regulations, I excel in team leadership and client engagement, ensuring compliance and accuracy while enhancing operational performance across diverse tax scenarios.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Tax Advisor
H&R Block
09.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and signed 840+ tax returns, including 50 complex entity filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax law for timely completion.
- Achieved recognition as regional leader in GoSystems, highlighting advanced proficiency in entity taxation.
- Conducted quality reviews and cross-examinations for 5 senior tax professionals, evaluating 100+ entity returns including partnerships, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and S-corporations to enhance compliance and elevate regional standards.
- Led a team of 9 new tax preparers across four offices, overseeing quality, workflow, and compliance for a combined 3,000+ individual and business tax returns annually.
- Directed operations for the firm's flagship office, driving a 20% increase in total revenue and return volume through improved processes, staff development, and client engagement.
Program Manager
The Fix Ministry
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Coordinated 35 staff members across four departments, optimizing workflows and communication to elevate operational performance.
- Directed tax accounting functions, including sales tax, property tax, payroll tax, and tax-exempt compliance, enhancing audit readiness.
- Managed organization-wide QuickBooks accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and oversight of $1M in annual revenue.
Math Tutor
RVA Math Tutor
05.2013 - 09.2018
- Tutored students ages 8-18 and young adults, tailored instruction to individual skill levels, and guided them through problem-solving strategies to enhance confidence and mastery in mathematics.
- Utilized sales and marketing techniques to organically grow client base, strengthened community presence, and increased program visibility through relationship-building and personalized service.
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on algebra and geometry concepts.
- Utilized educational software to enhance student learning and engagement.
Education
Master of Business - Accounting
Western Governor's University
Utah12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2013
Skills
- Enrolled Agent
- IRS representation
- Tax Advisory
- S-Corp tax compliance
- Tax compliance strategies
- Multi-state tax compliance
- Entity tax regulations
- QuickBooks software
- GoSystems Entity Software
Continuing Education
- SIE Exam (Securities), 2024
- Enrolled Agent Certification, 2024
- QuickBooks Certification on LinkedIn, 2023
- Certification from Earn2Excel Microsoft Excel Bootcamp, 2023
Certification
- Enrolled Agent
- NY State Tax
- Oregon State Tax
- California State Tax
Timeline
Master Tax Advisor
H&R Block
09.2022 - Current
Program Manager
The Fix Ministry
01.2018 - 08.2022
Math Tutor
RVA Math Tutor
05.2013 - 09.2018
Master of Business - Accounting
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Virginia Commonwealth University