Research & Development Tax Senior
Research & Development Tax Senior
Position Overview
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
My client is seeking a Research & Development Tax Senior to join their growing Top 100 CPA firm. The successful candidate will have previous experience in either federal taxation & tax compliance or federal & state R&D tax credits.
Position Overview
The R&D Tax Senior will focus on identifying, documenting, and substantiating R&D tax credits and incentives for clients across various industries. This role requires technical tax knowledge combined with an understanding of clients' research and development activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews with client technical personnel to identify qualifying R&D activities
- Analyze and document qualifying research expenditures
- Prepare federal and state R&D tax credit calculations
- Review technical and financial documentation supporting R&D claims
- Assist in responding to IRS and state taxing authority inquiries
- Collaborate with other tax professionals to integrate R&D credits into overall tax planning
- Train and supervise junior staff members on R&D studies
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in public accounting
- Experience in federal taxation and tax compliance
- Knowledge of IRC Section 41 (Research Credit) and related regulations
- Experience with federal and state R&D tax credits
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent technical writing and documentation abilities
- Effective communication skills for client interviews and presentations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Taxation
- Background in engineering, computer science, or other technical field
- Experience in specific industries such as technology, life sciences, or manufacturing
- Familiarity with IRS audit defense for R&D claims
Frisco, Texas
Up to £0.00 per annum
