Tax Senior Associate

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The Role

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Senior Associates work across a wide range of clients and industries. Senior Associates must possess strong technical knowledge and project management skills to manage R&D Tax Credit and Section 174 engagements. 

Senior Associates can expect to:

Participate in the day-to-day responsibilities on R&D Tax Credit and Sec. 174 engagements, including assisting with technical interviews with subject matter experts, preparing calculations, and preparing deliverables. Provide technical guidance and training to team members. Prepare proposals for both prospective and current clients. Communicate with clients, manage multiple project deadlines, and remain current on legislative changes. Receive formal training, on the job training, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.

Compensation and Benefits

Our firm offers competitive base compensation, benefits package, and a discretionary employee bonus program for eligible employees based on individual and firm performance metrics per the defined program guidelines. For individuals hired to work in New York City, the expected salary range for this role is $90,000 to $155,400; the actual salary offer can vary based upon employee qualifications.

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our firm's 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer paid time off, beginning at 160 hours annually and provides twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For a full listing of benefit offerings, please visit . 

Compensation: In addition to competitive base compensation, our firm offers annual discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance, a discretionary long-term cash incentive program, and other forms of discretionary compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range scale.

The Requirements

2+ years of experience managing R&D Tax Credit and Section 174 analyses; Bachelor's and/or relevant advanced degree (MAcc, MST, JD); Accounting, Engineering, or related degree (Preferred) Minimum GPA of 3.0 Advanced credential allowing for IRS client representation (. CPA, JD) preferred; Excellent verbal and written communication skills;  Strong working knowledge of Excel; Working knowledge of accounting methods, including UNICAP is a plus

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (., H-1B status).

Andersen Tax welcomes and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), mental disability, physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations. All qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Additionally, we make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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