Senior Tax Research Specialist

Corporation Service Company

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Dover, DE
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or related field
  • CPA or master's degree preferred
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in corporate or flow-through income tax compliance or programming
  • Familiarity with mid to high complexity pass-through compliance preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies

Responsibilities

  • Research and analyze changes to tax forms
  • Interpret tax code and regulation updates
  • Guide programmers on necessary updates based on research findings
  • Test tax return calculations for accuracy and usability
  • Develop and update documentation for tax return calculations
  • Support team projects and lead efforts as needed
  • Communicate product-related support through various channels

Benefits

  • Opportunities for internal career advancement
  • Eligibility for success sharing, bonuses, or commission plans
  • Comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and tuition reimbursement
  • Hybrid or remote work options available
  • Recognition as a top workplace with award-winning culture
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Tax Research Specialist

United States

Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Remote

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. Visit our website at: corptax.com.

Some of the things you will be doing:
  • 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 (for candidates with programming experience or for non-programmers with a desire to learn programming; we use proprietary software language and training will be provided)
  • 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
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned states or tax topics
  • Develop and update documentation to support the tax return calculations and other collateral
  • Eventually lead or assist other leaders on team projects, as needed
  • Provide support for the products we create through both direct and indirect communication channels


Technical skills, experience, and qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or related field
  • CPA or master's degree is a plus
  • 5 to 10 years of industry or public accounting experience specializing in corporate or Pass-through income tax compliance or programming experience
  • 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
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to learn new skills quickly
  • Ability to work extended schedule as required to meet objectives


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About the Team

At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to innovate, challenge the status quo, and anticipate the needs of our clients. We exceed expectations by adapting client ambitions and goals as our own. This Fierce Client Spirit has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 125 years. It's also the reason we're the trusted partner of many of the world's most successful organizations.

CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose values align with ours. We empower our colleagues to bring the right solutions to market to meet client demand. That's why we are the leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions.

  • CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
  • We have won several employer recognition awards, including Top Workplace USA, Great Places to Work India, and Built In's Best Places to Work.
  • We offer fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
  • Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
  • CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more.
  • As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.

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