Payroll Assistant

Description

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $100-$120 per hour (20 hours per week commitment)

Job Type: Part-time / Contract

Location: US, UK, Canada, France, Portugal (remote)

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax AI Expert to join our team at the intersection of taxation, data, and emerging technologies. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in tax principles who are eager to leverage artificial intelligence to optimize tax processes, enhance compliance, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support tax provision and planning activities by integrating AI-driven tools to improve accuracy, forecasting, and efficiency in tax calculations and reporting.
• Design and implement intelligent solutions to streamline sales tax, payroll tax, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, ensuring adherence to varying regional and international tax laws.
• Analyze complex tax datasets using advanced analytics and machine learning models to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving strategies.
• Oversee and enhance regulatory filing and reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions in line with statutory obligations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, and technology to embed AI solutions into existing tax workflows.
• Monitor evolving tax regulations and assess their impact on automated systems and organizational compliance strategies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for AI-driven tax models, ensuring transparency, auditability, and alignment with governance standards.
• Support audits by providing AI-backed insights, reconciliations, and documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate and improve AI models for tax applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Data Science, or a related field; CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 2–8 years of experience in tax roles with exposure to tax provision, planning, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of sales tax, payroll tax, and multi-jurisdictional tax frameworks, including indirect tax systems such as GST/VAT.
• Experience with regulatory filings and reporting standards, including corporate tax returns, statutory disclosures, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tools (e.g., Python, SQL, data analytics platforms) and their application in financial or tax domains.
• Ability to translate complex tax rules into automated logic or AI-driven workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with tax technology platforms or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Exposure to automation tools such as RPA or AI-based compliance solutions.
• Knowledge of global tax regulations and cross-border compliance requirements.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI applications in taxation.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career growth at the intersection of finance and technology.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.