Tax Research Student Assistant

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University (OSU) seeks a Tax Research Student Assistant for the College of Business. The role involves gathering financial and tax data from public company annual reports and supporting faculty with data analysis, requiring strong listening skills, familiarity with 10-Ks, and attention to detail.

The position is part-time, up to 24 hours weekly, with a flexible yet results-driven schedule. Applicants must be OSU students with a 3.0+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Must be an OSU student with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing financial and tax data from public companies' annual reports.
• Spend up to 10 hours per week assisting faculty in collecting and analyzing tax and financial data.
• Meetings in person but complete tasks remotely; flexible schedule as long as tasks are completed on time.

Skills

Strong listening skills

Familiarity with 10-K reports

Attention to detail

Education

Currently OSU enrolled student

Tools

Python

AI experience

Job description

Department: College of Business – School of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill one part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Tax Research Student Assistant for the College of Business – School of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems at Oregon State University (OSU). Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Position Duties

Assist in collecting and organizing financial and tax data from public companies' annual reports. Successful candidate is expected to have strong listening skills, familiarity with 10‑K reports, and the responsibility to complete research tasks within designated time frames. Successful candidate is expected to spend up to 10 hours per week on assisting faculty in collecting and analyzing tax and financial data.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career‑readiness skills in the primary areas below: Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Career & Self Development.

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program
• Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full‑time by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be students at Oregon State University with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that candidates possess a strong skill in Python coding, experience in working with AI, familiarity with financial reports, and attention to detail.

Working Conditions/Schedule

• Candidate is expected to conduct meetings in person but complete tasks remotely.
• Work schedule is flexible as long as assigned tasks are completed with high quality within designated timeliness.
• Team meeting spaces will be provided for on‑campus research training and periodic meetings.

Salary Range

—

Anticipated Start Date

2026-10-12

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

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