Associate Tax Research Specialist

Associate Tax Research Specialist

United States

Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Remote

We are looking for a hardworking, forward- thinking individual that has practical experience in business entity income tax compliance and/or programming. This individual will be very interested in transferring that practical experience into the tax software environment by helping us create and maintain corporate and Pass-through tax software solutions. We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join CSC Corptax from a remote location. Visit our website at: corptax.com.

Some of the things you will be doing:

• Research changes to tax forms
• Interpret the tax code and regulation updates that drove those changes
• Provide guidance to programmers on updates needed to calculations based on research findings (for candidates with programming experience or for non-programmers with a desire to learn programming; we use 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
• Develop working knowledge of assigned jurisdictions or tax topics and assist the team by applying that knowledge
• Develop and update documentation to support the tax return calculations and other collateral
• Provide support for the products we create through both direct and indirect communication channels

Technical skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or related field
• CPA or master’s degree is a plus
• 2 to 3 years of industry or public accounting experience specializing in corporate or Pass-through income tax compliance or programming experience.
• 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 is a plus
• Experience with reading and interpreting COBOL and/or C# is a plus
• Experience with Visual Studio, Azure DevOps is a plus
• Exposure to and interest in tax software applications and Microsoft products
• Equivalent experience at a tax software company is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills quickly
• Ability to work extended schedule as required to meet objectives

*This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B, TN, E‑3) now or in the future.

**At CSC, compensation decisions are dependent on a few factors including job location and the knowledge and experience of each individual. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $58,000-$73,000.

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