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About the Role
Cherry Bekaert, a leading accounting and consulting firm, is seeking an R&D Senior Associate for its Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory team. This role offers the opportunity to work hybrid from any office location or remotely within the United States, focusing on R&D Tax Credit consulting services.
Responsibilities
- Provide tax consulting services related to the Research and Development Tax Credit and IRC Section 174 capitalization and amortization rules.
- Understand common software development methodologies, programming concepts, architectural design patterns, and popular computer software terms.
- Conduct technical interviews to gather qualitative details on qualifying research activities under Section 41.
- Review technical documentation to draft project narratives documenting compliance with Section 41 guidelines.
- Collaborate with team members to scope Research Tax Credit benefits, conduct studies, perform tax technical research, and interact with clients across various industries.
- Create and update costing models for tracking business expenditures and calculating credits and capitalization amounts.
- Understand the value of employer time tracking and its integration into projects.
Requirements
- Prior experience from an accounting firm working with clients and the IRC Section 41 research credit.
- Recent industry experience in software development, consulting, or engineering is preferable.
- Knowledge of common computer infrastructure concepts, web-based or n-tiered architectures, and performance tuning of databases and middleware.
- Written and verbal communication skills adequate to conduct technical interviews and write project narratives.
- Strong writing skills to accurately capture and articulate information from subject matter experts.
- An inquisitive mind with a commitment to continuous self-education in the specialty area.
- Demonstrated eligibility to work in the United States.
- Candidates must not require work sponsorship.
Skills
- R&D Tax Credit consulting
- IRC Section 174
- IRC Section 41
- Software development methodologies
- Programming concepts
- Architectural design patterns
- Computer software terms
- Technical interviews
- Technical documentation review
- Project narrative drafting
- Costing models
- Employer time tracking
- Computer infrastructure concepts
- Web-based architectures
- N-tiered architectures
- Database performance tuning
- Middleware performance tuning
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
Location
- Hybrid
- Remote (within the United States)
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Senior Associate
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Accounting or Finance
Salary/Compensations
- $83,700 - $135,400
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Disability and life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement plans
- Paid Care Leave
- Programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life
- Financial protection for you and your family
About the Company
- Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serving clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally.
- Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country.
- Consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work.
- Fosters a collaborative environment focused on enabling career growth and continuous professional development.
- Members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.
Equal Opportunity
- Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.