Tax - Tax Technology and Transformation - Senior Accountant / Staff Accountant

NACBA; Río Grande (PR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Tax Technology and Transformation Associate/Senior Associate to innovate solutions within tax functions. Candidates should possess a degree in Information Systems or a related field, and relevant experience, showcasing strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Leadership development tools

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year (associate) or 3 years (senior associate) of relevant work experience.
• Strong interest in technology and its application in business processes.
• Excellent business writing skills and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions and support relationship-building with clients.
• Work on projects to optimize client's tax functions.
• Assess processes and controls to increase data quality.

Skills

Leadership ability

Analytical capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication skills

Proficiency in documenting technical requirements

Organizational skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP software

EPM software

SQL Server

Power Platform

Job description

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of yourself. We're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us to build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

Our Tax Technology and Transformation practice offers a wide range of services addressing various finance and tax operational challenges faced by our clients concerning technology, data, process, and people. As part of a global team of tax and technology professionals across 150 countries, you'll have many opportunities to leverage and expand your experience in strategy and process consulting, data management, tax software system implementation, and designing tax requirements for various systems to enhance our clients' tax function performance.

The opportunity

As a member of the Tax Technology & Transformation practice, you'll develop innovative solutions and support relationship-building with clients. You'll participate in key projects aimed at optimizing the performance of their tax functions.

Your key responsibilities

Depending on client needs and your experience, your projects may involve improving operational effectiveness in tax functions, reviewing processes and controls—including technology—to increase automation and data quality, assessing overall risk to establish proper control environments, and designing and building custom tax applications. As an associate or senior associate, you'll work with leadership on these impactful projects.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong leadership ability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and analytical capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and operate new technology solutions, processes, and software, including ERP, EPM, machine learning, and AI technologies
• Capability to work with offshore teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Proficiency in documenting technical and business requirements, and in issue prioritization
• Interest and experience in enhancing the performance of finance and tax functions, with a focus on building meaningful client and colleague relationships

To qualify for the role you must have

• A degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• At least one year (associate) or three years (senior associate) of relevant work experience
• A strong interest in technology and its application in business processes
• Excellent communication and business writing skills
• A problem-solving mindset and entrepreneurial attitude
• Strong organizational and client service skills
• A motivated team-oriented approach

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects impacting tax (e.g., ERP implementations, finance transformations)
• Experience integrating tax requirements into financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, HFM, Anaplan, Tagetik)
• Knowledge of custom application development (e.g., VBA, SQL Server, Power Platform)
• Experience with tax technology solutions (e.g., ONESOURCE, Sabrix, Vertex, SharePoint, RPA software)

What we look for

Highly motivated problem-solvers capable of prioritizing in a dynamic industry. Effective communicators and collaborative team players eager to develop their careers within a diverse and evolving organization.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration based on performance
• Flexible working arrangements and an inclusive environment
• Continuous learning opportunities to adapt to change
• Tools and support for personal impact and leadership development
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values your voice