Tax Analyst I
Kforce Inc.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Tax Analyst I in Plano, TX.Summary:Tax Analysts develop requirements that are used to gather tax data, calculate tax scenarios and they validate that the tax software is in compliance with tax authority regulations. They may use specialized tools, templates and frameworks to: Interpret tax laws into logical requirements that are used to create our tax offerings.Key Tasks:- Develop business rules to ensure compliance with requirements
- Validate tax scenarios for completeness and accuracy focusing on the entire tax experience across products, federal/states, and individual/business
- Analyze tax data to determine customer usage and impact, assess risks to tax scope and help develop risk mitigation strategies Interact with customers and government agencies as Intuit forges strong relationships and partnerships
- Optionally, Code & Test tax law changes in the software
- Analysis of tax law changes, including moderate to highly complex tax issues for development purposes
- Clearly articulates requirements regarding changes to forms, calculations and diagnostic messaging within specifications written for software engineers
- Triaging of tax software defects and quality checks
- Optionally, program and quality assurance of tax law changes into Tax preparation software (Training will be provided)
- Applies standard practices and procedures to implement tax product changes, and regularly experiments with ways to improve these processes
- Interact with government agencies in the course of development process and relationship-building
- Responsible for ensuring all deliverables are on-time and of high quality - Quality is defined as contributing to solutions that deliver an excellent end-to-end customer experience and a high measure of compliance with business and technical requirements, and product/process documentation
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal groups that require tax expertise
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field; MS Accounting, MIS or Taxation and/or MBA highly desirable
- Certification in tax-related field highly desirable - Enrolled Agent and/or CPA is preferred
- Aptitude/ability to learn Tax related programming skills
- Possesses excellent technical acumen & complex problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of federal and state taxation, preferably in multiple tax categories: Individual, business, non-profit, estates and trusts, etc.
- Positive -change agent- mindsets: leadership, optimism, innovation, continuous improvement of work processes
- Exhibits continuous learning approaches with expanding influence
- Ability to partner across teams and functions, and influence across boundaries
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Superior computer skills, including proficiency in moderate to complex operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior programming skills/experience in any language is a plus
- Previous in-depth utilization of tax preparation software is highly preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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