Associate, Tax Research (US)

Blue J • Anywhere in the United States ,

16d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

Blue J is a leading generative AI solution for tax professionals and one of Canada's fastest-growing AI companies. Headquartered in Toronto, Blue J is a high-growth B2B SaaS company building industry-leading tax research software that helps accountants find accurate answers to complex tax questions with greater speed and confidence. Backed by a $122M USD Series D funding round, Blue J is scaling rapidly across North America and the UK while continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. By combining advanced technology with deep tax expertise, Blue J empowers tax professionals to work more efficiently, make better decisions, and deliver greater value to their clients. This is a remote-first position, open to candidates legally eligible to work in the United States. For in-person collaboration, there is an opportunity to travel to the Toronto office every quarter to connect with the broader team. To help new team members get off to a great start, Blue J brings all new team members together for their first three days of onboarding. If candidates are based outside of the local commuting area, Blue J will arrange and cover travel and accommodation. Blue J is looking for a Tax Lawyer or Tax Accountant with 3–5 years of experience in federal tax to join the product team as an Associate, Tax Research (US). The ideal candidate is well-versed in the fundamentals of U.S. federal taxation and has developed an area of expertise within federal tax. As an Associate, Tax Research (US) joining the team of tax experts, the candidate will use their tax expertise to play a central role in continuing to develop Blue J, the large language model-enabled tax research tool. In this role, the candidate will gain invaluable experience and learn from some of the best in the field of AI and tax. Professional experience in AI is not required. Blue J is looking for someone who loves tax and is passionate about how technology can make tax law more transparent and accessible. The candidate's expertise will be instrumental in helping the team move this mission forward and take Blue J to new heights. Blue J is a team of passionate, driven, and friendly people all working towards the same goal.

Requirements

• A JD or a CPA designation
• 3-5 years of professional experience working in U.S. federal income tax
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to drive efficiency, improve workflows, and stay ahead of industry trends

Nice To Haves

• Accounting firm experience is a positive
• Passion for using technology to improve the tax profession and being part of that change
• An open mind and eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

• Use excellent tax research and writing skills and tax knowledge to quickly locate and summarize relevant primary and secondary sources.
• Understand and summarize various tax law questions.
• Evaluate sources for accuracy and currency.
• Efficiently assess source documents to support analysis.
• Adapt quickly to researching different areas of tax law.
• Assess the quality and accuracy of AI-generated tax analysis.
• Collaborate with tax lawyers, accountants, and a cross-functional team of developers and data scientists to build and improve AI tools, while developing strong relationships across the tax research, data science, and technology teams.
• Think strategically and critically about how to continuously improve the Blue J products.
• Listen to customer feedback, troubleshoot issues, and incorporate recommendations to consistently and reliably add value to tax platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Stock options
• Benefits designed to support you and your family
• Flexibility in how you work: primarily remote, with occasional travel to our Toronto office and conferences as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level