Senior Tax Research Specialist

CSC

Senior Tax Research Specialist specializing in corporate and pass-thru tax software solutions at CSC. Involving research, testing, and collaborating with programmers on tax applications.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Test tax return calculations for accuracy, consistency, and usability
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more
Support for colleagues with disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax code interpretationtax form researchtax return calculationsdocumentation developmentprogramming guidancetesting for accuracycompliance specializationpass-through compliancetax software applicationsaccounting principles

Soft Skills

strong oral communicationstrong written communicationleadershipteam collaborationwillingness to learnproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptabilitytime management

Certifications

CPAmaster's degree in Accountingmaster's degree in Computer Science