Senior Tax Research Specialist

Overview

A remote opportunity is available for a Senior Tax Research Specialist based in the United States. This full-time role 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 and interpret related tax code and regulation updates
• Provide guidance to programmers on necessary updates to tax calculations based on research findings; training on proprietary software language will be provided
• Test tax return calculations for accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Design and execute test cases to verify correct implementation of tax law changes
• Contribute to release notes, technical explanations, and customer-facing guidance as needed
• Serve as subject matter expert for assigned states or tax topics
• Develop and update documentation supporting tax return calculations and related materials
• Lead or assist other leaders on team projects as needed
• Provide product support through direct and indirect communication channels

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5 to 10 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, technical analysis, 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

• 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 schedule with details to be discussed during the interview process

Location

• United States (Remote)
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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.