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Operations Specialist, Tax & Cost Basis

4 days ago Westlake, TX

Pay range: USD $20.38 - $33.27 / Hour

Your opportunity

Tax and Cost Basis Operations (TCBO) is part of the Custody & Asset Services division of Operational Services. We are dedicated to leading a culture that delivers timely and accurate tax reporting in our efforts to build a world-class client experience, while providing a controlled and focused environment that allows our employees to feel valued and engaged. Explore an exciting and challenging opportunity to join an outstanding team within Operational Services that provides premier support to our clients for their tax reporting needs. The Withholding and Reconciliation is a niche group within Tax and Cost Basis Operations that serves to provide accurate tax reporting and reconciliations.

What you'll do:

  • Provide support to tax form production
  • Work collaboratively and optimally with others
  • Effectively leverage tools and resources
  • Partner with internal business partners to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Provide vision, review and ownership for projects and productions
  • Provide support during peak volumes for withholding reconciliations and filings
  • Review and validate Schwab Bank tax and withholding reconciliation

What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience in the tax and/or cost basis industry
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred
  • Expertise in tax reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Highly motivated and results driven
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for service quality
  • Proven tax and cost basis experience and knowledge framework
  • Knowledge of IRS regulations in relation to broker/dealer reporting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility to work in an evolving environment as processes and procedures are developed
  • Strong MS Excel skills, ability to work with large data sets
  • Schwab Bank experience preferred
  • Series 7 license preferred

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

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Client-provided location(s): Westlake, TX
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-113400
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-30T19:17:55

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program