Overview
This role involves supporting tax research and testing activities that help power corporate and pass-through tax compliance solutions.
- Title: Tax Research Specialist Intern
- Pay: $22.00 per hour
- Work arrangement: Remote (United States)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 pm (32 hours per week)
Responsibilities
- Research changes to tax forms
- Interpret the tax code and regulation updates that drove those changes
- Document changes by providing requirements to tax programmers
- Design and execute test cases to confirm correct implementation of tax law changes
- Create test scenarios for jurisdiction approval of paper and electronically filed tax forms
- Test tax return calculations for accuracy, consistency, and usability
- Contribute to release notes, technical explanations, and customer-facing guidance as needed
- Develop and update documentation to support processes and tools
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Tax, Information Technology/Management, or similar field
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and document findings accurately
- Collaborative, responsive approach and willingness to learn from cross-functional team members
- Adaptable and comfortable adjusting to shifting priorities, evolving processes, and changing project needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to or interest in tax software or tax research applications
- Exposure to advanced Excel formulas, data validation, or spreadsheet-based analysis
Technical Exposure and Tools
- Ability to responsibly use AI-assisted tools to improve tax research, testing, analysis, and documentation while recognizing AI limitations and confirming results against reliable sources
- Proficient with Microsoft products
- Comfort reviewing detailed requirements, test cases, and technical documentation
Compensation & Benefits
- $22.00 per hour
- Success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance may be available for eligible roles
- Comprehensive benefits package may include annual leave and tuition reimbursement
Location
Work Authorization
- This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B, TN, E‑3) now or in the future.
Accessibility
The employer offers support to colleagues with disabilities and encourages candidates to communicate their specific needs during the application process.
Resume Submission
Resumes are accepted only from employment agencies that are part of the employer’s approved supplier process. Resumes submitted through other channels are not eligible to claim related fees and may be treated as property of the employer.