SALT Senior Associate/Manager (Research)

Blue J.com

Hybrid

Anywhere in the United States

Full Time

About Blue J

Blue J is the leading generative AI research and drafting solution for tax experts. We’re a B2B SaaS company whose customers are accountants and lawyers, and our AI-tax research software is the best in the market.
We are racing ahead with an exciting product development roadmap to continue to delight our customers and to ensure that our users can generate the very best possible tax research answers in the service of their clients in record time.
Since launching our flagship Generative AI product, we have blown past our revenue targets quarter over quarter. We've also just announced our $122M USD Series D funding, and are looking for a SALT Senior Associate/Manager (Research) to help scale our tax expertise and shape the next generation of AI-powered tax research tool.

A Note On Location

This 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 twice a year to connect with the broader team.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Tax Lawyer or Tax Accountant with 4-7 years of experience in SALT (state and local tax) to join our product team as a SALT Senior Associate/Manager (Research). Our ideal candidate is well-versed in SALT and familiar with its application in multiple states. As a SALT Senior Associate/Manager (Research), 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. As a key member of our growing team of tax researchers, you’ll have the unique opportunity to participate in building the next generation of world-class tax research tools.
In this role, you will gain invaluable experience and learn from some of the best in the field of AI and tax. While we’re an AI company, 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 SALT expertise will be instrumental in helping our team as we move this mission forward and take Blue J to new heights.
If this sounds like something that you’re excited about, we would love to meet you! This role can be done from anywhere in the US by all applicants who are eligible to work in the US. 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!

What You’Ll Be Doing

Tax Research

You will use your excellent tax research skills and knowledge to quickly locate relevant primary and secondary sources using standard tax research skills.
Understand and summarize tax law questions in multiple states and areas of tax.
Evaluate sources for accuracy and currency.
Efficiently analyze source documents to support your analysis.
Adapt quickly to researching different areas of tax law.
Assess the quality and accuracy of AI-generated tax analysis.
While you will be primarily responsible for SALT research and review, you may also be expected to contribute to our Canadian, UK, and US federal platforms as part of the legal research team.

Teamwork

You will use your tax knowledge to work with tax lawyers and accountants, and alongside a team of computer developers and data scientists to build and improve our AI tools.
You will build strong relationships with the entire tax research team and the data science and technology team, working collaboratively and learning from each other.
You will thrive in our environment where diverse thoughts are welcome and innovation is encouraged.
Experience in programming and data science is not necessary – just an open mind and an eagerness to collaborate.

Strategic 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.

Evolving Based on Client Needs

Our goal is to work in true partnership with our customers (tax professionals) by attending to their feedback, troubleshooting, and incorporating their recommendations to consistently and reliably add value to our tax platforms.
A key skill in this role is adaptability and openness to new ideas.

What You Offer Blue J

We’re looking for a lawyer or accountant who is passionate about state and local tax, and is excited about innovation and AI. Experience in tech is not required - we’re looking for an eagerness to put your transferable skills to use! Here are a few things we need from you:
A JD or a CPA designation or MTax (Master of Taxation)
LLM in Taxation is a strong asset
4-7 years of professional experience working in SALT
Passion about how much more technology can do to improve the tax profession, and excitement about being a part of it
An open mind and eagerness to learn

What We Offer You

An 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.
We are flexible! This is a remote first role. You'll occasionally be asked (a few times a year) to attend in person meetings in Toronto, but beyond that, where you work is up to you!
We’re well-funded and offer competitive base salaries and stock options. You’ll play a crucial role in our growth, and it’s important to us that you share in our long-term success.
We care about you as a whole person. You’ll have a healthy work/life balance and colleagues who respect it.
We’ve got an amazing team. We’re mission-driven and motivated by success, but we’re friendly, we’re collaborative, and we care about each other. We’ve got all the start-up perks you’d expect, and are intentionally building a culture where you feel safe to be yourself at work, and watch your career grow because your team has invested in you.

The Core Values That Define Our Culture

We are customer-focused
We put the team interest before self-interest
We are pleasant and playful
We are open to better ideas
We deliver on our promises
We solve the toughest problems

What To Expect In The Interview Process

A human will review each application and get back to you as soon as possible.
Interview Process

A 30 min call with our Talent Acquisition Manager, Lavita
A 45 min call with two core members of our Legal Research team
A 45 min call with our VP of Tax Research, Susan
A brief case study that gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your tax research skills and knowledge
A 30 min call with our CEO

We 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.
We 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. Our team is dedicated to providing the necessary support and making reasonable adjustments to ensure a smooth process for everyone.