Data Annotations Analyst

Xero; Calgary, Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial software provider is looking for an expert in tax accounting to improve automation processes. In this role, you will validate complex financial models, ensuring compliance and accuracy for AI tools. You will work closely with a team of financial experts and engineers, contributing to innovative solutions within the product ecosystem. The ideal candidate has experience in tax accounting and a CPA or equivalent qualification, along with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage tasks autonomously. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax accounting and return preparation.
• Understanding of debit and credit concepts.
• Ability to solve problems and ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of automation in the profession.
• Provide expert validation for financial models.
• Identify anomalies in complex tax scenarios.

Skills

Tax accounting experience

Critical thinking skills

Proficiency in English

Audit mindset

Education

Professional accreditation (CPA, CA)

Job description

The role / impact

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the profession, acting not just as a participant in automation but as an architect of it. This position involves providing expert validation to ensure our models understand nuanced financial concepts, tax standards, and complex transaction logic that might otherwise be missed.

You will bring a rigorous quality assurance framework to the data pipeline, applying an audit mindset to identify edge cases and anomalies within complex tax scenarios. Acting as a translator between technical teams and intricate tax legislation, you will advise on structuring tax data taxonomies to ensure our AI tools remain compliant, accurate, and genuinely value-adding for professionals.

The team & how they connect

This centralized annotation team consists of AI annotators with deep backgrounds in financial accounting, currently expanding to include global tax experts. You will work alongside the wider data annotation team and engineering departments, serving as the human-in-the-loop to develop AI solutions within the Xero product.

The team is currently working on / Initially, the role may focus on

• Developing AI solutions within the Xero product ecosystem.
• Designing annotation guidelines and advising engineering teams on financial data taxonomies.
• Providing expert knowledge on financial accounting and tax tools to support machine learning initiatives
• Identifying edge cases or anomalies in training sets to prevent bias or hallucinations in models.

Where and how you can work

We are hiring for this role in Ontario, Alberta or British Columbia. We offer flexible working arrangements, though you will need to manage your time effectively to collaborate across different time zones

Here are some of the things we are looking for

• You bring in-practice experience in tax accounting, with a solid grasp of filing and tax return preparation
• A professional accreditation such as CPA, CA, or equivalent is highly valued to underpin your technical knowledge.
• You possess a deep understanding of debit and credit concepts and how they apply to day-to-day business finance.
• Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication and for evaluating complex language model responses.
• Your toolkit includes critical thinking skills and an audit mindset to problem-solve and ensure data integrity.
• You demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and manage deliverables efficiently within a flexible environment.

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.