[Remote] Intermediate Tax Analyst Programmer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining financial services. In this role, you will assist with tax certification processes, analyze tax changes, and collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to enhance the Tax product. Responsibilities • Help with the NETFILE and/or NetFile Québec certification processes • Analyze annual tax changes and implement them into our Tax product • Use tax knowledge in providing guidance to the broader team when developing new features • Engage with Product and Engineering teams to bring ideas to life • Learn new things, and look for opportunities to make things better Skills • Has experience working on and leading teams to successfully achieve CRA and Revenu Québec certification • Brings a deep understanding of federal personal taxation • Has experience preparing personal tax returns in a professional context • Is a spreadsheet whiz and excited about learning a little JavaScript • Has the ability to take a complex tax issue and make it simple for people to understand • Is a clear and concise writer • Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment • Takes pride in their work and has a strong sense of ownership Company Overview • Wealthsimple is a fintech company that offers digital financial services to help investors grow and manage their money. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.wealthsimple.com. Apply To this Job Company : Wealthsimple Salary : 48–72 an hour  

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