Job Summary 

The Tax Specification Compliance Specialist is an entry level position for an individual to work directly with the Tax Specification Compliance Manager and plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization's software products and services meet customer and regulatory requirements, and that they are of the highest quality. They also work closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers to develop and maintain Tax specifications, establish testing and inspection procedures, and manage the Tax change control process.  Additionally, they will conduct research to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and requirements. A successful Tax Specification Compliance Specialist will have some Payroll Tax knowledge, excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

Responsibilities Include 

• Develop and maintain Tax specifications for all software products and services, ensuring they meet customer and regulatory requirements. 

• Collaborate with internal teams, including software engineering, quality assurance, and product management, to ensure that Tax specifications are aligned with the organization's standards. 

• Assist with the Tax change control process, ensuring that changes to Tax specifications are documented, reviewed, and approved. 

• Support the software development process, including identifying upcoming changes to specifications and issues. 

• Assist with Tax audits of suppliers to ensure that their products and services meet required standards and specifications. 

• Monitor and report on industry standards and regulations, and provide guidance to internal teams and suppliers on changes in requirements. 

• Participate in cross-functional teams to identify and resolve specification issues. 

• Conduct research to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and requirements. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Tax documentation, including specifications, instructions, and test reports as needed. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Associate’s degree or working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or equivalent work experience. 

• At least 1 year of experience in a tax specification role, quality assurance role, or equivalent education. 

• Some knowledge of payroll, payroll tax, and accounting principles. 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers. 

• Attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date Tax documentation. 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. 

• Knowledge of with software development processes and project management is a plus. 

• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and quality assurance principles is a plus. 

• Experience with research to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and requirements.