Tax Credit Accountant (AI)

TL;DR

Tax Credit Accountant (Finance/AI): Identifying complex state and federal tax credits and investment-related incentives with an accent on payroll data analysis and legislative compliance. Focus on developing AI-enabled workflows to automate tax credit identification and refine calculation accuracy in large datasets.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $100,649 - $174,459

Company

Global data and technology company powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world through analytics and software.

What you will do

• Identify state and federal tax credits, specifically jobs-based and basic investment credits.
• Manage complex state programs including Georgia Jobs Tax Credit and New York Excelsior Jobs Program.
• Evaluate workforce and payroll data related to FMLA, military leave, and childcare credits.
• Translate raw HRIS and payroll data into structured, audit-ready tax credit calculations.
• Collaborate on the development of AI-enabled workflows to optimize tax credit identification in large datasets.
• Monitor and apply changes in state and federal incentive legislation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field of study.
• 5+ years of experience with a large regional or Big 4 accounting firm.
• 5+ years of experience in State Tax Credit and Tax Research.
• Hands-on experience with state hiring and jobs tax credits.
• Technical foundation in tax credit analysis, compliance, and documentation.

Nice to have

• CPA or JD certification.
• Master's degree in taxation (MST) or Tax LLM.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work model with minimal travel.
• No timesheets or traditional billable hour burnout.
• High visibility of work impact.
• Award-winning people-first approach with focus on DEI and work/life balance.
• Commitment to employee wellness, authenticity, and professional development.