Entry Level Tax Specialist Jobs
New grad tax specialist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or relevant coursework can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Accounting & Auditing, Technology & Software, and Automotive, with employers like Paylocity, ADP, and Knapp hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
OneSource Virtual (OSV) has worked exclusively with Workday customers since 2008 to deliver compliant, in-tenant technology and expert services to automate the administrative, transactional tasks of payroll, taxes, earned wage access, accounts payable, and benefits. With over 1,500 customers, 92% retention, and $225+ billion in treasury movement annually, OSV helps organizations maximize their Workday investment and operate it with confidence. Payroll, benefits, and finance solutions — all in one place.
Position Summary
The Tax Data Specialist maintains and updates customer tax profiles, manages assigned cases and tasks, researches payroll tax data concerns, and coordinates with internal teams to support accurate data, timely resolution, and consistent service across multiple systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and maintain assigned customer tax profiles, including jurisdictions, account numbers, unemployment insurance rates, filing frequencies, account statuses, and other employer tax attributes.
- Process accurate and timely tax profile updates within approved systems and tools.
- Manage assigned customer cases and internal tasks from intake through resolution, including prioritization, research, documentation, communication, follow-up, closure, or transfer.
- Provide professional support for tax profile questions, tax-code setup needs, general payroll tax inquiries, and customer-reported data concerns.
- Review employer- and employee-level payroll tax data and research wage, tax, data, or configuration discrepancies within the team’s scope.
- Proactively identify conditions that may affect funding, payments, filings, reconciliation, or customer reporting and initiate the appropriate correction or escalation.
- Use established outreach and escalation processes, set clear expectations, and provide complete handoffs when specialized ownership is required.
- Collaborate across Tax Operations and use Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools to manage work, identify exceptions, and support decisions.
- Meet established service levels, deadlines, quality standards, production expectations, and critical monthly, quarterly, year-end, or ad hoc business needs.
- Protect customer and company information, participate in training and process improvement, adapt to changing requirements, and demonstrate OSV values.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Analytical research, problem-solving, and follow-through
- Clear, professional, customer-focused communication
- Effective case, task, time, and priority management
- Independent ownership and cross-team collaboration
- Adaptability, accountability, discretion, and sound judgment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax concepts and multi-jurisdictional requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, compare, filter, and analyze data.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while producing accurate, well-documented work.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Payroll tax outsourcing or managed-services experience.
- Experience in payroll tax, payroll operations, tax data management, or a comparable data-intensive service environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ROLE EXPECTATIONS
This remote, computer-based role requires reliable attendance, sustained focus, confidentiality, and effective virtual collaboration. Schedule flexibility may be needed during critical business periods, consistent with company policy and applicable law. This position does not have direct people-management responsibility.
LI-REMOTE
You are encouraged to learn and share ideas when you join the OneSource Virtual team. We reward innovative thinking, fresh perspectives, creative collaboration, and hard work. As an organization experiencing routine strategic growth, we are always on the lookout for intelligent, talented, and forward-thinking professionals to join our team. OSV employees enjoy a values-based culture, upward mobility, and professional development with opportunities of all kinds.
INTRODUCTION
OneSource Virtual (OSV) has worked exclusively with Workday customers since 2008 to deliver compliant, in-tenant technology and expert services to automate the administrative, transactional tasks of payroll, taxes, earned wage access, accounts payable, and benefits. With over 1,500 customers, 92% retention, and $225+ billion in treasury movement annually, OSV helps organizations maximize their Workday investment and operate it with confidence. Payroll, benefits, and finance solutions — all in one place.
Position Summary
The Tax Data Specialist maintains and updates customer tax profiles, manages assigned cases and tasks, researches payroll tax data concerns, and coordinates with internal teams to support accurate data, timely resolution, and consistent service across multiple systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and maintain assigned customer tax profiles, including jurisdictions, account numbers, unemployment insurance rates, filing frequencies, account statuses, and other employer tax attributes.
- Process accurate and timely tax profile updates within approved systems and tools.
- Manage assigned customer cases and internal tasks from intake through resolution, including prioritization, research, documentation, communication, follow-up, closure, or transfer.
- Provide professional support for tax profile questions, tax-code setup needs, general payroll tax inquiries, and customer-reported data concerns.
- Review employer- and employee-level payroll tax data and research wage, tax, data, or configuration discrepancies within the team’s scope.
- Proactively identify conditions that may affect funding, payments, filings, reconciliation, or customer reporting and initiate the appropriate correction or escalation.
- Use established outreach and escalation processes, set clear expectations, and provide complete handoffs when specialized ownership is required.
- Collaborate across Tax Operations and use Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools to manage work, identify exceptions, and support decisions.
- Meet established service levels, deadlines, quality standards, production expectations, and critical monthly, quarterly, year-end, or ad hoc business needs.
- Protect customer and company information, participate in training and process improvement, adapt to changing requirements, and demonstrate OSV values.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Analytical research, problem-solving, and follow-through
- Clear, professional, customer-focused communication
- Effective case, task, time, and priority management
- Independent ownership and cross-team collaboration
- Adaptability, accountability, discretion, and sound judgment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax concepts and multi-jurisdictional requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, compare, filter, and analyze data.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while producing accurate, well-documented work.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Payroll tax outsourcing or managed-services experience.
- Experience in payroll tax, payroll operations, tax data management, or a comparable data-intensive service environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ROLE EXPECTATIONS
This remote, computer-based role requires reliable attendance, sustained focus, confidentiality, and effective virtual collaboration. Schedule flexibility may be needed during critical business periods, consistent with company policy and applicable law. This position does not have direct people-management responsibility.
LI-REMOTE
You are encouraged to learn and share ideas when you join the OneSource Virtual team. We reward innovative thinking, fresh perspectives, creative collaboration, and hard work. As an organization experiencing routine strategic growth, we are always on the lookout for intelligent, talented, and forward-thinking professionals to join our team. OSV employees enjoy a values-based culture, upward mobility, and professional development with opportunities of all kinds.
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Entry Level Tax Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level tax specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level typically look for a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with any internship experience or coursework in tax preparation, federal and state compliance, or accounting software like QuickBooks or Thomson Reuters. Certifications such as the Enrolled Agent credential or progress toward the CPA exam give candidates a clear edge, and familiarity with tax filing software signals practical readiness from day one.
Which companies hire entry level tax specialists?
Companies hiring entry level tax specialists right now include Paylocity, ADP, and Knapp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including public accounting firms, corporate tax departments, financial services companies, and regional CPA practices that regularly onboard junior staff during tax season and beyond.
Are there remote entry level tax specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor in-office or hybrid arrangements given the hands-on training involved. About 33% of entry level tax specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates open to on-site work will find a larger pool of opportunities, particularly at firms that prioritize in-person mentorship for junior hires.
Are these new grad tax specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad friendly and include junior and recent graduate roles that welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, relevant internships, or a strong academic record in accounting or finance. A new grad posting typically does not require prior full-time tax experience and may accept a portfolio of coursework, practicum projects, or seasonal tax prep work in place of formal employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level tax specialists?
Entry Level tax specialist roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Technology & Software, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they handle complex tax compliance needs year-round, creating steady demand for junior specialists who can support senior staff with return preparation, research, and regulatory filings.