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Stripe

Tax Technology Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Instill a developer mindset within the Tax team, establishing version control (GitHub), automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. * Maintain the department as the internal and external benchmark for ...

Belltower Fund Group

Tax Senior Associate

OR · Remote

$81K - $100K/yr

You will work closely with tax, engineering, and cross-functional operations teams. This is not a typical tax role - you will operate at the intersection of tax, fund accounting, and product, helping ...

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Mainframe Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

The Brokerage Record Technology Tax Engineering team within Fidelity Wealth Technology is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Mainframe Software Engineer to help design, enhance, and ...

Belltower Fund Group

Tax Senior Associate

$83K - $103K/yr

You will work closely with tax, engineering, and cross-functional operations teams. This is not a typical tax role - you will operate at the intersection of tax, fund accounting, and product, helping ...

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What is the difference between Tax Engineer vs Tax Analyst?

AspectTax EngineerTax Analyst
Required CredentialsCPA or equivalent, technical tax certificationsCPA or similar certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentEngineering teams, tax technology departmentsFinance and accounting departments
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, tax technology companiesCorporations, accounting firms, government agencies

Tax Engineers focus on developing and implementing tax technology solutions, often requiring technical skills and certifications. Tax Analysts primarily analyze tax data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance. While both roles require tax knowledge, Tax Engineers are more technical and engineering-oriented, whereas Tax Analysts focus on tax data analysis and reporting.

How does a Tax Engineer typically interact with other departments in an organization?

A Tax Engineer regularly collaborates with finance, legal, and IT departments to ensure compliance with tax regulations and optimize tax processes. They work closely with finance teams to analyze financial data, with legal to stay updated on tax laws, and with IT to implement and maintain tax software solutions. This cross-functional interaction is essential for gathering accurate information, streamlining reporting, and supporting audits. Effective communication and teamwork are key skills for success in this role.

What is a Tax Engineer?

A Tax Engineer is a professional who specializes in applying engineering principles, data analysis, and technology to tax-related processes. They work to streamline tax compliance, improve reporting accuracy, and develop software solutions for tax calculation and filing. Tax Engineers often collaborate with tax professionals and IT teams to ensure that tax systems are efficient, up-to-date with regulations, and optimized for business needs. Their role is crucial in helping organizations manage complex tax requirements and leverage automation to reduce errors and save time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tax Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tax Engineer, you need a strong understanding of tax law, accounting principles, and financial analysis, typically supported by a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with tax preparation software, ERP systems, and sometimes certifications like CPA or Enrolled Agent are commonly required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for interpreting regulations and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate tax compliance, risk mitigation, and optimized financial strategies for organizations.
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Alteryx IT Tax Engineer

Alteryx IT Tax Engineer

Donato Technologies, Inc

New York, NY • On-site

$70 - $75/hr

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Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Alteryx IT Tax Engineer
Job Location: NYC, NY (onsite)
Job Duration: 12+ Months
 POSITION OVERVIEW:
  • We’re a global team of alternative investment managers passionate about delivering uncommon value to our investors and shareholders. With over 30 years of proven expertise across Private Equity, Credit, and Real Estate, regions and industries, we’re known for our integrated businesses, our strong investment performance, our value-oriented philosophy – and our people.
  • We are seeking a hands-on tax engineer responsible for driving the effective use of technology for the reporting, compliance and operation functions of Apollo’s Tax Team globally.
  • The Tax Engineer will develop solutions that optimize the Tax function, enhancing data quality, increasing automation, reducing risk, and supporting the strategic plans of the Tax department.
  • Key to the position are the abilities to understand the tax process requirements, capture those needs, define data dependencies and flows, manage projects, timelines, and risks, and consider the impact of regional requirements on global tax technology-based solutions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work with finance, accounting, engineering, and other business partners to drive the implementation of tax software, establish and automate processes
  • Coordinate the Tax Department’s technology requirements
  • Create business requirements documents, including an overall data strategy and roadmap
  • Configure tax technology solutions using tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Snowflake, Pyramid, and Python.
  • Manage multiple external vendors that support the Tax processes
  • Monitor and stay up to date on emerging tax technology trends and continually reevaluate and revise the tax technology strategy to ensure optimal results.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Project management experience, leading multiple projects at the same time
  • Broad-based knowledge of US and/or UK Tax.
  • Strong development/configuration skills in at least one of the following: Snowflake, Thomson Reuters OneSource, Alteryx, Pyramid, Python, Salesforce, RPA and Microsoft’s suite of products
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with technology teams and business areas
  • Experience with implementing tax technology solutions, including all aspects of the technology design, development, and implementation lifecycle, and working with cross-functional implementation teams to successfully integrate applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Independent and self-motivated.
  • B.S. / B.A. with 5+ years of Engineering and Tax experience

Must-Have Skills:

  • Alteryx Data & Analytics, Power BI, Tax Platform