Associate Tax Research Specialist

CSC•Trenton, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or related field
0 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 extended schedule as required to meet objectives

Nice To Haves

CPA or master’s degree is a plus
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

Responsibilities

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
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