Full-Time

Senior Tax Credits Specialist

Updated on 11/18/2024

Gusto

Gusto

1,001-5,000 employees

Payroll, benefits, and HR solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$86k - $125kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Remote in USA | Colorado, USA

Denver and San Francisco require in-office presence 2-3 days per week.

Category
Tax Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
SQL
Tableau
Asana
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in investment banking, consulting, and/or business operations.
  • Operational enterprise SaaS experience required.
  • Degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.).
  • Excel/sheets proficiency with the ability to develop insightful models and quantitative analysis.
  • Strong critical thinking and sound business judgment.
  • Ability to deep dive into large data sets with SQL.
  • Experience driving business processes in enterprise tools like Asana and Pigment.
  • Comfortable with data and analysis in Tableau, or other BI tools.
  • Sharp attention to detail with a natural feel for numbers and data.
  • High degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
  • Impressive time management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects/tasks with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proactive with a positive attitude and a can-do, service-oriented mentality.
Responsibilities
  • Proactively & reactively resolve complex customer inquiries related to tax credits (e.g. R&D).
  • Take ownership of customer outcomes, ensuring small businesses get great value out of the tax credits products that Gusto offers.
  • Educate yourself and others on tax credits, including R&D tax credits, 401K, WOTC, and other relevant incentives.
  • Roll up your sleeves and complete or quality control behind-the-scenes tasks (e.g. data review, calculations, uploads) that result in high quality credit forms and documents.
  • Create and inform solutions alongside the Tax Credits technical (EPDD) and service (CSM, CX) teams.
  • Continuously improve and iterate on processes and approach.
  • Work with team members to find creative customer solutions that are compliant and sustainable.
  • Partner across teams to inform and build tax credits product, process, and tools.

Gusto provides payroll, benefits, and human resources solutions specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Its platform allows users to manage payroll processing, employee benefits, and HR tasks in one integrated system, making it easier for businesses that may not have extensive HR resources. Gusto operates on a subscription-based model, offering various pricing tiers to accommodate different business needs, from startups to established companies. This flexibility in pricing and service options sets Gusto apart from competitors, as it caters to a wide range of clients. The company's goal is to simplify the management of employee-related tasks, enabling businesses to focus on growth and improving employee satisfaction.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$686.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gusto's partnership with Nav to help SMBs overcome cash flow obstacles demonstrates its commitment to addressing critical business challenges.
  • The company's continuous expansion of services, such as advanced employee benefits packages, increases its value proposition and customer retention.
  • Recognition as one of the best payroll software providers highlights Gusto's strong market position and reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires Gusto to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on small to medium-sized businesses makes Gusto vulnerable to economic downturns affecting this segment.

What makes Gusto unique

  • Gusto's all-in-one platform specifically targets small to medium-sized businesses, unlike competitors who may focus on larger enterprises.
  • Their tiered subscription model offers flexibility and affordability, making it accessible for a wide range of business sizes and budgets.
  • Integration with popular third-party applications like QuickBooks Online and Xero enhances Gusto's usability and appeal.

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Benefits

It’s a marathon, not a sprint: Employees celebrating 5 or 10 years at Gusto enjoy a month-long sabbatical to travel and relax after all their hard work.

Meals and conversations: Free meals, snacks, and drinks to keep us fueled, but more importantly: they bring people together and foster community.

Wellness for every body: We’re proud to offer inclusive health care such as hormone treatments, gender-affirming surgery, therapy, family planning, and more.

The time you need: Our flexible PTO policy means every employee is encouraged to take the time they need now to keep doing great work, long term.

Family-friendly benefits: Fertility treatments, primary and secondary parental leave, sleep coaching, house cleaning for new parents, and more.

Be well, be you: Get free, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a monthly fitness stipend and mental health resources too.