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Headquartered in Toronto, we're a high-growth B2B SaaS company building industry-leading tax research software that helps accountants find accurate answers to complex tax questions with greater speed and confidence.\nBacked by a $122M USD Series D funding round, we're scaling rapidly across North America and the UK while continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. By combining advanced technology with deep tax expertise, we empower tax professionals to work more efficiently, make better decisions, and deliver greater value to their clients.\nA Note on Location\nThis is a remote-first position, open to candidates legally eligible to work in the United States. For in-person collaboration, you’ll have the opportunity to travel to our Toronto office every quarter to connect with the broader team.\nTo help you get off to a great start, we bring all new team members together for their first three days of onboarding. If you’re based outside of our local commuting area, Blue J will arrange and cover your travel and accommodation.\nThe Opportunity\nWe’re looking for a Tax Lawyer or Tax Accountant with 3-5 years of experience in federal tax to join our product team as an Associate, Tax Research (US). Our ideal candidate is well-versed in the fundamentals of U.S. federal taxation and has developed an area of expertise within federal tax. As an Associate, Tax Research (US) joining our team of tax experts, you will use your tax expertise to play a central role in continuing to develop Blue J, our large language model-enabled tax research tool. In this role, you will gain invaluable experience and learn from some of the best in the field of AI and tax.\nWhile we’re an AI company, professional experience in AI is not required. We’re looking for someone who loves tax and is passionate about how technology can make tax law more transparent and accessible. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping our team as we move this mission forward and take Blue J to new heights. We’re a team of passionate, driven, and friendly people all working towards the same goal, and can’t wait to see the contributions you will make!\nIf this sounds like something that you’re excited about, we would love to meet you!\nWhat You’ll be Doing\nU.S. Federal Tax Research:Use your excellent tax research and writing skills and tax knowledge to quickly locate and summarize relevant primary and secondary sources.\nUnderstand and summarize various tax law questions.\nEvaluate sources for accuracy and currency.\nEfficiently assess source documents to support your analysis.\nAdapt quickly to researching different areas of tax law.\nAssess the quality and accuracy of AI-generated tax analysis. \n\nTeamwork:You will use your tax expertise to collaborate with tax lawyers, accountants, and a cross-functional team of developers and data scientists to build and improve our AI tools, while developing strong relationships across the tax research, data science, and technology teams.\nYou will thrive in our environment where diverse thoughts are welcome and innovation is encouraged. \nExperience in programming and data science is not necessary - just an open mind and an eagerness to collaborate.\n\nStrategic Thinking:As a core member of our product team, you will have a sense of pride and ownership, constantly thinking strategically and critically about how we can continuously improve the Blue J products.\n\n Evolving Based on Client Needs:Our goal is to work in true partnership with our customers (tax professionals) by listening to their feedback, troubleshooting issues, and incorporating their recommendations to consistently and reliably add value to our tax platforms. \nA key skill in this role is adaptability and openness to new ideas.\n\nWhat You Offer Blue J\nWe’re looking for a lawyer or accountant who is passionate about federal tax and is excited about innovation and AI. Experience in tech isn’t required-we’re looking for someone eager to apply their transferable skills. Here are a few things we’re looking for:A JD or a CPA designation \n3-5 years of professional experience working in U.S. federal income tax\nAccounting firm experience is a positive\nPassion for using technology to improve the tax profession and being part of that change\nAn open mind and eagerness to learn\n\nComfortable leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to drive efficiency, improve workflows, and stay ahead of industry trends\nWhat We Offer You\nAn incredibly exciting and rare opportunity to put your tax and accounting experience to a unique use. We’re building a revolutionary tool from the ground up, and you will have a meaningful role in shaping what that looks like.\nA mission-driven culture where your work directly advances clarity, efficiency, and accessibility in tax research.\nCompetitive base salary, stock options, and benefits designed to support you and your family.\nFlexibility in how you work: primarily remote, with occasional travel to our Toronto office and conferences as needed.\nA collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team that values innovation, respect, and fun.\nThe excitement of a fast-growing, well-funded company with clear momentum, and the resources to back bold initiatives.\nThe Core Values that Define Our Culture\nWe are customer-focused\nWe put team over self\nWe are pleasant and playful\nWe are open to better ideas\nWe move fast and fix things\nWhat to Expect in the Interview Process\nWe anticipate a high volume of applicants for this role and are excited to grow our team. A human will review each application and get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you!\nInterview Process\nChat with Elli, our Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager\nConnect with two core members of our Legal Research team\nA brief case study to demonstrate your tax research skills and knowledge\nWrap up with Ben, our CEO\nWe believe our strength is built on diversity of thought, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value inclusiveness and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\nWe strive to create an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know in your application. 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