Tax Consulting Data Analyst - Employee Retention Credit (Remote)

Company Description

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company, harnessing the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We are excited to announce that FORTUNE has listed Experian as one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. Additionally, for the past five years, we have been recognized as one of the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine. Experian Consumer Information Services is transforming the way our clients operate within all areas of the customer credit lifecycle. Leveraging top-tier data and cutting-edge technology, we assist businesses in making more informed decisions, identifying consumers, making loan decisions, marketing to prospects, and collections.

Job Description

This job is of limited duration until July 2025, but includes full company benefits and perks. Candidates may be considered for permanent employment, depending on availability, at the end of the assignment.

As the work environment continues to evolve, human capital management must adapt. Employers have been searching for scalable, customer-focused solutions.  In response to this, Experian has gathered industry-leading experts to provide the best services – specialized solutions offering unmatched service, trustworthy experience, and customer-inspired innovation.  We maintain the focus and flexibility employers appreciate in boutique providers while boosting the resources and security of Experian.

We invite you to join us at Experian in shaping the future of employer services for Human Resources compliance and outsourcing.  We are seeking an Analyst for our Tax Consulting practice to conduct tax credit studies in compliance with the Employee Retention Credit. You will help shape a new business at Experian and contribute to expanding the market penetration of new and existing product lines in this area.

We are looking for a candidate excited about a start-up environment, someone adaptable, who can inspire confidence in both internal and external partners and drive results. Comfort in ambiguity and a high capacity for adaptability are essential.

The ideal candidate will be practical, inquisitive, and committed individual working with our Tax Consulting practice. This person is familiar with handling high volume environments, problem-solving data issues, and takes immense satisfaction in completing projects. An Analyst in the Tax Consulting practice excels under pressure, has excellent organization and time management skills, and maintains a high level of professionalism. Strong attention to detail, data analysis, problem-solving, and both written and verbal communication skills are fundamental.  It is essential to be able to manage numerous tasks within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, be solution-oriented, and prioritize tasks. The ability to identify potential issues before they become problems is crucial.  The ideal candidate also proposes innovative and strategic solutions to solve complex problems and is a change agent to evolve processes and challenge current thinking.

A successful candidate will:

• Be exceptionally skilled in Microsoft Excel
• Utilize logic, intuition, and creativity to solve problems
• Professionally communicate both verbally and in writing
• Cooperate with team members and work independently
• Take initiative and responsibility for their work quality
• Exercise discretion and judgement when handling confidential client data
• Effortlessly adapt to ever-changing client needs, processes, and technology

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing a methodical plan and approach for analysis based on the client’s specific data files, circumstances, and program rules
• Constructing standardized data files by reformating source data when required
• Performing quality checks on analysis inputs and ensuring data integrity throughout a project
• Applying independent judgment to identify and resolve issues with clients and internal stakeholders and documenting all analysis steps in the project for audit preparation
• Calculating Employee Retention Tax Credits, applying the program rules to each client's specific data and fact pattern
• Delivering high quality, fully compliant results trusted by our clients for their return
• Highlighting potential opportunities and risks and communicating them to our team and clients
• Participating in client calls to explain the calculation process and its conformity with the program’s rules

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Qualifications

What your background looks like:

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, take initiative, and prioritize multiple work items
• Must remain flexible and be comfortable with ambiguity within a demanding, constantly changing environment
• Bachelor’s degree required. J.D. or other relevant advanced degree PREFERRED, not required
• Experience with quantitative data analysis
• 1-3 years experience in Professional Services or Consulting
• A proven record of meeting tight deadlines while providing excellent client service
• Experience coordinating or managing projects at a detailed level
• Tax credits and incentives experience PREFERRED, not required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.