Associate Tax Research Specialist

Overview

An organization is seeking an Associate Tax Research Specialist to join their team remotely in the United States. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The role involves applying practical experience in business entity income tax compliance and/or programming to develop and maintain corporate and pass-through tax software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research changes to tax forms
• Interpret tax code and regulation updates driving those changes
• Provide guidance to programmers on necessary updates to tax calculations based on research findings (training provided for proprietary software language)
• Test tax return calculations for accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Design and execute test cases to confirm correct implementation of tax law changes
• Contribute to release notes, technical explanations, and customer-facing guidance as needed
• Develop working knowledge of assigned jurisdictions or tax topics and assist the team accordingly
• Develop and update documentation supporting tax return calculations and related materials
• Provide product support through direct and indirect communication channels

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field
• 0 to 3 years of industry or public accounting experience specializing in corporate or pass-through income tax compliance or programming experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills quickly
• Ability to work extended hours as required to meet objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or master’s degree
• Experience leveraging AI-driven tools (e.g., generative AI, tax research platforms with AI capabilities, data analytics tools) to enhance tax research and workflow efficiency
• Experience reading and interpreting COBOL and/or C#
• Experience with Visual Studio and Azure DevOps
• Exposure to and interest in tax software applications and Microsoft products
• Equivalent experience at a tax software company

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $58,000 to $73,000, dependent on job location, knowledge, and experience
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more
• Eligibility for success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on role and individual performance
• Remote work opportunity with potential for hybrid schedules depending on business needs and local regulations

Location

• Remote position based in the United States

Note: This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed in this role and is not intended to cover all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.