Tax Senior Associate 1 - Federal Credits and Incentives

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing, mentoring, and project managing a team of subordinates (interns, associates, rotators)
• Develop an understanding of client's business and become a functional expert in the area
• Research and write tax advice, opinion, and position memorandums
• Develop and sustain excellent client relationships through personal attention and timeliness of service by maintaining regular contact with assigned clients communicate directly with client personnel, including operations, finance, accounting, and engineering
• Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include technical discussions with clients, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of resources
• Providestimely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
• Ensures professional development through ongoing education and obtaining additional certifications as appropriate
• Help drive the success of multiple CIM engagements, primarily related to Accounting Methods & Periods (SMP), Federal Credit or Incentives studies (FCI) and Tangible Property Services (TPS), as appropriate
• Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in public accounting, or a combination of public accounting and industry/law
• Undergraduate degree in business (accounting, economics, finance, etc.) or a degree in the sciences (computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics).
• Strong social skills including a dynamic personality and excellent communication skills
• Natural curiosity
• Ability to take detailed notes in a fast paced environment
• Extremely organized and responsive
• Good judgment
• Proficiency with MS Excel
• Available for 20-50% travel during the busy season

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification as CPA or state bar admission
• 1-2 years of experience working withincredits, incentives or methods
• Masters in Accounting or other business related field; MBA, MST, JD/LLM