Tax Analyst Programmer II

TAXWELL•Haverford, PA

About The Position

Taxwell helps everyday Americans get every tax advantage they deserve by finding credits and deductions they never even knew existed. Our tax preparation software offers easy guidance and ensures your maximum tax refund. We strive to build a team of like-minded experts in both tax and technology who align with our brand purpose, are advocates for our customers and have a fresh, non-traditional approach to the tax industry. The Seasonal Tax Analyst Programmer II is responsible for developing high-quality and accurate tax content and integrating the information into the TaxAct software. The person in this role has a tax background with tax development experience, while having a positive influence on other team members.

Requirements

BS/BA in Business Accounting or equivalent related experience
2+ years working in federal and state taxation, preferably in multiple tax categories: Individual, business, non-profit, estates and trusts, etc.
Effective interpersonal skills, which translates into the ability to partner for commitment and action, communication, as well as listening
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

CPA or EA certification a plus
Knowledge or experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment a plus

Responsibilities

Research and implement fairly complex Federal and State tax laws into the tax software
Write or design “plain talk” interview questions to help users confidently complete their tax return
Write and review test case scenarios to ensure the tax calculations implemented are accurate
Provides influence and clear communication within the team and also across cross-functional teams/functions/business units
Partner closely with the forms developers and IRS/State agencies to ensure we receive timely certifications for forms and e-file
Basic understanding of the tax industry and/or suite of TaxAct products
Interacts respectively within the team
Helps test other team members work for accuracy
Mentor for newer tax analysts that join the team
Deep customer focus, providing enhancements that will be helpful to the customer experience
Other duties as assigned