Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Taxwell provides tax preparation software that helps everyday Americans identify credits and deductions and maximize their refunds. The Seasonal Tax Analyst Programmer II develops accurate federal and state tax content, integrates it into TaxAct software, validates tax calculations, collaborates with forms developers and tax agencies, and mentors newer analysts.
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
Skills
- Basic understanding of the tax industry and/or suite of TaxAct products
- 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
- CPA or EA certification a plus
- Knowledge or experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment a plus
Benefits
- Supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere
- A team that values your contributions
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