Tax Business Systems Analyst

Title:Tax Business Systems Analyst
ID:JREQ008480

Description

We are currently looking for a skilled tax professional for our Software Development Team as a Tax Business Systems Analyst. Located in Carrollton, Texas just outside of Dallas, Thomson Tax & Accounting offers an alternative career path for experienced Tax Professionals. As a Tax Business Systems Analyst you will put your tax knowledge and experience to work, while enjoying a casual work environment without the pressures of billable hours.
As a Tax Business Systems Analyst you will have a direct impact on the efficiency, intuitiveness, accuracy and documentation of assigned GoSystem® Tax products. You will collect, analyze, and prioritize requirements from taxing authorities, marketing, support, customers, and other sources all in an effort to enhance the most reliable tax software in the industry. You may also share your expertise by assisting in the training of entry level tax accountants.
At Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting our employees have access to a rich benefits package including: medical benefits, dental and vision benefits, company paid holidays, a 401(k) savings plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain an understanding of the following:
- Complex tax concepts
- GoSystem products
- GoSystem development platforms
- PC operating systems and user interface guidelines
Define complex projects including but not limited to:

- State projects
- Federal projects
- Writing applicable online help
- Coordinate work with other departments
- Ensure and implement consistency standards
- Assist in the design and development of new projects outside the core application
Ensure quality products by providing the following:
- Test programs for technical accuracy and cosmetic appearance
- Develop and maintain testing documentation books
- Create program change requests, update control sheets and resolve issues with Systems
- Engineers
- Review and correct projects to ensure they are accurate, clear and concise
- Suggest and implement product enhancements
Provide technical assistance and client support including but not limited to:

- Answering technical questions
- Responding to client requests and inquiries
Communicate with other employees, clients and supervisor related to the following:
- Errors, program problems, status reports, changes and enhancements
- All factors which might delay deadlines or completion of a project
- Attend periodic seminars and training classes to stay abreast of industry products; maintain skill levels and/or certifications

We are the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. We deliver this must-have insight to the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- 1040 tax return preparation experience preferred
- CPA or CPA candidate or EA a plus
- Demonstrable oral and written communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of tax accounting laws and regulations
- Thorough knowledge of computer operating systems and computer software
- Ability to work and react independently
- Ability to estimate project budget, assess due dates and follow through on timely completion

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.

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Job: Technology Development Family Group
Primary Location: Carrollton, TX, US
Other Locations:
Organization: Tax&Acctg Corporate
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
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