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Title: Tax Analyst
Locations: St. Louis, MO
Duration: 6 months
Work Engagement: W2
Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits
Summary:
The primary purpose of the Tax Analyst role is to provide subject‑matter expertise in tax reporting and cost basis to validate business requirements, support system testing, analyze data outputs, and ensure that vendor solutions meet regulatory, operational, and business needs before and after implementation.
Support requirements definition and validation for tax reporting and cost basis processes
Review and analyze tax data outputs from Broadridge 3.0 and Maxit platforms
Execute and support user acceptance testing (UAT) and parallel testing activities
Identify, document, and assist with resolution of data, reporting, and process issues
Participate in reconciliations between legacy systems, vendor platforms, and downstream consumers
Support tax operations readiness, including process documentation and control considerations
Qualifications:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Strong knowledge of tax reporting
Experience of understanding cost basis within financial services
Experience supporting system implementations or large‑scale platform changes
Understanding of IRS reporting requirements (e.g., 1099, cost basis reporting)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and validate complex datasets
Experience in securities, brokerage, or investment operations (preferred)
Exposure to regulatory examinations, audits, or tax controls (preferred)
Advanced Excel or data analysis skills (preferred)
Experience working in Agile or hybrid project delivery environments (preferred)