Senior Level Tax Specialist Jobs
Senior level tax specialist jobs put seasoned professionals in charge of complex compliance strategy, technical tax analysis, and the teams or projects that deliver results. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 29% remote or hybrid availability and employers like Infoorigin, Point72, and Anthropic hiring at this level now.
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
Position Type:Conract
Work Mode: Onsite
Interview: Only In Person
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Provide technical and procedural assistance to taxpayers, taxpayer representatives, other divisions within the agency, and other agencies.
- Conduct extensive research to resolve complex issues related to payments and/or returns for taxpayers, including research is software and database applications or unpaid/unfiled tax liabilities.
- Create billings/liabilities in software and database applications according to court orders. abates penalties and interest accordingly.
- Collect evidence in Investigations cases, including preparation of documents to establish continuity of custody for items of evidence to ensure that judicial requirements are met.
- Complete disclosure requests for confidential taxpayer information by performing a thorough review of the request and analyzing the Department’s records
- Research taxpayer entities that have not filed returns but have a legal obligation to file.
- Develop cases to determine the accuracy and validity of submitted financial statements, tax returns, and other applicable documentation.
- Perform and complete audit tests on financial documents and analyze results.
- Maintain and track all assessments and collections efforts to provide up-to-date data on ongoing and completed projects.
- Perform routine systematic and documented reviews of available data to identify inconsistencies and abnormal trends to address potential discrepancies.
These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:
- Audit Desk: Perform investigations and/or audits to determine and maintain compliance, enhance collections, and increase enforcement efforts. Investigate and/or audit cases involving non-filers or under-reporting of taxes, special refunds, etc. Design and perform necessary audit procedures, analyze, and interpret audit test results.
- Investigations & Internal Affairs: Serve as the primary case agent for assigned cases, with responsibility for all elements of the investigation from initial report up to administrative action.
Skills Required:
- Eight (8) years of experience in accounting, tax collection, finance, or customer service
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal tax laws, rules and regulations applying to each of the several types of taxes.
- Specialized knowledge of the computer systems and tracking systems, especially software and database application.
- Proficiency in accounting principles and auditing practices used in various industries.
- Familiarity with taxpayer accounting and auditing systems.
- Experience using tracking and database systems to manage assessments and collections.
- Ability to systematically review financial documents and identify discrepancies or abnormal trends.
- Tactful and responsive communication with taxpayers and their representatives
- Understanding and applying confidentiality laws and ethics when handling sensitive taxpayer information.
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Position Type:Conract
Work Mode: Onsite
Interview: Only In Person
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Provide technical and procedural assistance to taxpayers, taxpayer representatives, other divisions within the agency, and other agencies.
- Conduct extensive research to resolve complex issues related to payments and/or returns for taxpayers, including research is software and database applications or unpaid/unfiled tax liabilities.
- Create billings/liabilities in software and database applications according to court orders. abates penalties and interest accordingly.
- Collect evidence in Investigations cases, including preparation of documents to establish continuity of custody for items of evidence to ensure that judicial requirements are met.
- Complete disclosure requests for confidential taxpayer information by performing a thorough review of the request and analyzing the Department’s records
- Research taxpayer entities that have not filed returns but have a legal obligation to file.
- Develop cases to determine the accuracy and validity of submitted financial statements, tax returns, and other applicable documentation.
- Perform and complete audit tests on financial documents and analyze results.
- Maintain and track all assessments and collections efforts to provide up-to-date data on ongoing and completed projects.
- Perform routine systematic and documented reviews of available data to identify inconsistencies and abnormal trends to address potential discrepancies.
These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:
- Audit Desk: Perform investigations and/or audits to determine and maintain compliance, enhance collections, and increase enforcement efforts. Investigate and/or audit cases involving non-filers or under-reporting of taxes, special refunds, etc. Design and perform necessary audit procedures, analyze, and interpret audit test results.
- Investigations & Internal Affairs: Serve as the primary case agent for assigned cases, with responsibility for all elements of the investigation from initial report up to administrative action.
Skills Required:
- Eight (8) years of experience in accounting, tax collection, finance, or customer service
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal tax laws, rules and regulations applying to each of the several types of taxes.
- Specialized knowledge of the computer systems and tracking systems, especially software and database application.
- Proficiency in accounting principles and auditing practices used in various industries.
- Familiarity with taxpayer accounting and auditing systems.
- Experience using tracking and database systems to manage assessments and collections.
- Ability to systematically review financial documents and identify discrepancies or abnormal trends.
- Tactful and responsive communication with taxpayers and their representatives
- Understanding and applying confidentiality laws and ethics when handling sensitive taxpayer information.
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
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Senior Level Tax Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level tax specialist job?
Senior level roles go to candidates who demonstrate ownership of complex tax issues, not just execution of them. Employers at this level look for deep technical expertise in areas like corporate tax, international compliance, or partnership structures, combined with a record of leading projects and advising stakeholders. Credentials like CPA, JD, or LLM in taxation sharpen a candidacy considerably at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level tax specialists?
Companies hiring senior level tax specialists right now include Infoorigin, Point72, and Anthropic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large corporations with in-house tax departments, national accounting firms, and financial services organizations managing high-volume or cross-jurisdictional tax obligations.
Are there remote senior level tax specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and specialization. About 29% of senior level tax specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many organizations have shifted advisory and compliance-heavy roles to flexible arrangements. Fully on-site positions remain more common in industries where direct collaboration with finance and legal teams is a priority.
What makes a tax specialist role senior level?
Senior level tax specialist roles are defined by scope and accountability. At this stage, you own outcomes rather than contribute to them, whether that means leading a compliance function, structuring complex transactions, or advising leadership on tax risk. Technical depth is expected across multiple issue areas, and most senior roles involve mentoring junior staff, managing outside counsel or advisors, and presenting to executive stakeholders.
Which industries hire the most senior level tax specialists?
Senior level tax specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because of high transaction volume, complex multi-jurisdiction obligations, or regulatory environments that require dedicated senior tax expertise rather than generalist support.