ABOUT BLUE J
Blue J is the leading generative AI solution for tax professionals and one of
Canada's fastest-growing AI companies. Headquartered in Toronto, we're 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, we're 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, we empower
tax professionals to work more efficiently, make better decisions, and deliver
greater value to their clients.
A NOTE ON LOCATION
This is a remote-first position, open to candidates legally eligible to work in
the United States. For in-person collaboration, you’ll have the opportunity to
travel to our Toronto office every quarter to connect with the broader team.
To help you get off to a great start, we bring all new team members together for
their first three days of onboarding. If you’re based outside of our local
commuting area, Blue J will arrange and cover your travel and accommodation.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for a Tax Lawyer or Tax Accountant with 3–5 years of experience in
federal tax to join our product team as an Associate, Tax Research (US). Our
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 our team of tax experts, you will use your tax expertise
to play a central role in continuing to develop Blue J, our large language
model-enabled tax research tool. In this role, you will gain invaluable
experience and learn from some of the best in the field of AI and tax.
While we’re an AI company, professional experience in AI is not required. We’re
looking for someone who loves tax and is passionate about how technology can
make tax law more transparent and accessible. Your expertise will be
instrumental in helping our team as we move this mission forward and take Blue J
to new heights. We’re a team of passionate, driven, and friendly people all
working towards the same goal, and can’t wait to see the contributions you will
make!
If this sounds like something that you’re excited about, we would love to meet
you!
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
U.S. Federal Tax Research:
Use your 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 your analysis.
Adapt quickly to researching different areas of tax law.
Assess the quality and accuracy of AI-generated tax analysis.
Teamwork:
You will use your tax expertise to collaborate with tax lawyers,
accountants, and a cross-functional team of developers and data scientists
to build and improve our AI tools, while developing strong relationships
across the tax research, data science, and technology teams.
You will thrive in our environment where diverse thoughts are welcome and
innovation is encouraged.
Experience in programming and data science is not necessary – just an open
mind and an eagerness to collaborate.
Strategic Thinking:
As a core member of our product team, you will have a sense of pride and
ownership, constantly thinking strategically and critically about how we
can continuously improve the Blue J products.
Evolving Based on Client Needs:
Our goal is to work in true partnership with our customers (tax
professionals) by listening to their feedback, troubleshooting issues, and
incorporating their recommendations to consistently and reliably add value
to our tax platforms.
A key skill in this role is adaptability and openness to new ideas.
WHAT YOU OFFER BLUE J
We’re looking for a lawyer or accountant who is passionate about federal tax
and is excited about innovation and AI. Experience in tech isn’t
required—we’re looking for someone eager to apply their transferable skills.
Here are a few things we’re looking for:
A JD or a CPA designation
3-5 years of professional experience working in U.S. federal income tax
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
Comfortable leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to drive
efficiency, improve workflows, and stay ahead of industry trends
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
An incredibly exciting and rare opportunity to put your tax and accounting
experience to a unique use. We’re building a revolutionary tool from the
ground up, and you will have a meaningful role in shaping what that looks
like.
A mission-driven culture where your work directly advances clarity,
efficiency, and accessibility in tax research.
Competitive base salary, stock options, and 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.
A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team that values innovation,
respect, and fun.
The excitement of a fast-growing, well-funded company with clear momentum,
and the resources to back bold initiatives.
THE CORE VALUES THAT DEFINE OUR CULTURE
We are customer-focused
We put team over self
We are pleasant and playful
We are open to better ideas
We move fast and fix things
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
We anticipate a high volume of applicants for this role and are excited to grow
our team. A human will review each application and get back to you as soon as
possible. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you!
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Chat with Elli, our Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
Connect with two core members of our Legal Research team
A brief case study to demonstrate your tax research skills and knowledge
Wrap up with Ben, our CEO
We believe our strength is built on diversity of thought, and encourage
candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value inclusiveness
and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race,
religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all
candidates. If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please
let us know in your application. Our team is dedicated to providing the
necessary support and making reasonable adjustments to ensure a smooth process
for everyone.
HOW WE USE AI IN OUR HIRING PROCESS
To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Blue J uses AI-enabled
tools within our applicant tracking system to help organize applications and
highlight profiles that match the key requirements for each role.
AI does not make hiring decisions.
Every application is reviewed by a member of our Talent team, and all decisions
throughout the process are made by humans.
We use these tools to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human
judgment and we’re committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for
every candidate.
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 USD per year.
This is a Level 3 in Blue J’s career level framework. We use levels to define
the expected scope, autonomy, impact, decision-making, and experience for each
role. Final compensation will be set fairly and thoughtfully based on
experience, expertise, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities. While all
candidates are expected to bring directly relevant experience, the top of the
range is typically reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional depth in
the role’s core competencies, a strong track record of impact in similar
environments, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy from day
one.