Senior Tax Research Specialist

Job Description
Senior Tax Research Specialist
United States
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Buffalo Grove, IL; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX or 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-thru tax software solutions. We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join CSC Corptax in one of our offices located in: Buffalo Grove, IL; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; or telecommute 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 and training will be provided)
• Test tax return calculations for accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Experience with reading and interpreting COBOL and/or C# is a plus
• Experience with Visual Studio, Azure DevOps is a plus
• 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 flow-thru income tax compliance or programming experience.
• Experience with mid to high complexity pass-through compliance preferred.
• Exposure to and interest in tax software applications and Microsoft products
• Equivalent experience at a tax software company will be considered
• Strong oral and written skills
• Willingness to learn new skills quickly
• Ability to work extended schedule as required to meet objectives

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What we can offer you:

• Continuous on-the-job training and the opportunity to learn from experienced and talented tax professionals to grow your tax and technology skills
• Career ownership with opportunities to drive your career forward and advance
• Opportunity to work with top customers directly and have an immediate and direct impact on their work and success
• A casual office environment with flexible schedules and remote work options
• Our diversity is our strength. Our employees create an environment where everyone is valued and respected. Diverse teams give us a competitive advantage and drive innovation. We are empowered to do what is right for each other and our customers. Though we have many diverse employees, we are one company that encourages everyone to bring their best selves to work every day. We're better together. Some people call this diversity and inclusion-we call it being genuine. CSC Corptax is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
CSC is committed to creating a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued and respected. CSC offers challenging career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About the Team
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people. We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006 and are a 2022 National Top Workplace.

• We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.

• Employees are eligible for an annual success sharing bonus or commission plans based on role and individual performance.

• CSC offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. We also offer you a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

• Our global standard for our work environments supports current and future technology initiatives through open design, sit-stand workstations, and digital interface points with wireless access throughout the campus. It's an exciting time for us in terms of growth and expansion.