This role involves supporting tax research and technical implementation for corporate and Pass-through tax software solutions.
Job Title: Associate Tax Research Specialist
Location: United States (Remote)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Responsibilities
Research changes to tax forms.
Interpret tax code and regulation updates that drive those changes.
Provide guidance to programmers on calculation updates based on research findings (for candidates with programming experience or for non-programmers who want to learn programming; proprietary software language and training will be provided).
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.
Build working knowledge of assigned jurisdictions or tax topics and assist the team by applying that knowledge.
Develop and update documentation to support tax return calculations and related materials.
Provide product support through both direct and indirect communication channels.
Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or related field.
2 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 an extended schedule as required to meet objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA 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, technical analysis, and workflow efficiency.
Experience with 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 pay range: $58,000–$73,000 (compensation decisions depend on job location and the knowledge and experience of the individual).
Benefits may include annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and other support options.
Success sharing bonuses or commission plans may be available based on individual performance, depending on role.
Location
Remote work available from within the United States.