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.