Tax Analyst
April- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should have 4-6+ years of professional experience in software engineering or a related role. A strong desire to lead, execute, and own projects is essential, along with a track record of learning new languages, technologies, and patterns on the job. Candidates must be comfortable working across the stack, including frontend, backend, and infrastructure.
The Software Engineer will build tools and frameworks to enable efficient development and validation of tax calculations, empowering the Tax Analyst team. They will also build and extend APIs for partners, ensuring seamless integration. Additionally, the engineer will create a user interface for the embedded tax platform, collaborating with Design and Tax teams to translate complex tax code into an intuitive UI.
API-first tax filing platform for apps
Column Tax provides a tax platform that integrates seamlessly into various applications, particularly those related to personal finance, such as banking services, contractor platforms, and budgeting tools. Their product allows these applications to offer tax filing capabilities, enhancing their value to users. The platform operates on an API-first model, enabling quick integration so that clients can start processing tax returns within a week. Column Tax is unique in being the first company authorized by the IRS to offer an API-based tax filing service, ensuring maximum refunds and accuracy for users. Additionally, they manage customer support, allowing their clients to focus on their core services. The company's goal is to simplify the tax filing process for both businesses and their customers, ultimately improving financial outcomes.