About this role
Job description
Build the Future of Tax Credits—Without the Timesheets
Are you passionate about tax credits, energized by complex incentives, and ready to leave timesheets behind for good?
About the Role:
Internally we called this role Tax Credit Specialist. You'll be a hands-on, technical contributor responsible for identifying complex state and federal tax credits, jobs-based and investment-related incentives.
This fully remote role offers autonomy, minimal travel, and the opportunity to shape the future of tax credits through data and artificial intelligence.
This is an ideal opportunity for professionals with public accounting or incentive consulting experience who want to continue doing intellectually challenging work without timesheets or traditional burnout.
You will report to the Vice President of Incentives.
What You'll Do
Identify state and federal tax credits, with a primary focus on:
Jobs-based tax credits (excluding WOTC)Basic investment tax creditsWork directly with complex state hiring and employment incentive programs, including:
Georgia Jobs Tax CreditSouth Carolina Jobs Tax CreditNew York Excelsior Jobs ProgramArizona Quality Jobs Tax CreditOther comparable state and local incentive programsEvaluate workforce and payroll data related to:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) creditsMilitary leave–related creditsEmployer-provided childcare tax creditsCollaborate to:
Translate raw payroll and HRIS data into structured tax credit calculationsPrepare documentation that is defensible, and audit-readyHelp develop AI-enabled workflows that:
Identify tax credit opportunities in large payroll datasetsRefine calculations, documentation, and deliveryStay current on changes in state and federal incentive legislation affecting jobs and investment credits.
You're, technically thoughtful, and excited by the idea of modernizing tax credits through data and AI. You take pride in your work, enjoy navigating complex incentive programs, and want to be part of a team that's building something smarter and better than the traditional tax credit model.
Why This Role Is Different
No time sheetsRemote-first with minimal travel.High visibility of work.A rare opportunity to combine deep tax technical work with AI and data improvement. What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field of study (required)Five (5+) years of experience with a large regional and big 4 accounting firm (required)Five (5+) Years State Tax Credit and Tax Research experienceHands-on experience with state hiring and jobs tax credits (required)Technical foundation in tax credit analysis, compliance, and documentationExperience in public accounting, specialty tax, or incentive consulting environmentsCPA or JD (plus)Master's degree in taxation (MST) or Tax LLMCollaborative, team-oriented mindset Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.