Tax Associate or Senior Tax Associate - R&D/Tax Credits

Company: PKF O'Connor Davies
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

OFFICE LOCATION: Any PKFOD office locationThe Tax Credit Tax Associate or Senior Tax Associate will work closely with partners, managers and clients while serving as a consultant and representative on research tax credits, energy credits and other credits, with the focus on research ("R&D") credits. The individual will also be involved with state corporate income, personal income, sales and use and other state taxes.Essential Duties:Provide tax consulting services as it relates to the R&D Tax Credit.Understand common software development and engineering methodologies.Conduct technical interviews, within the context of Section 41 to gather qualitative details as to how client's work meets the definition of qualifying research activities.Review technical documentation to draft project narratives to document how client projects meet Section 41 guidelines.Work with team members to scope Research Tax Credit benefits, conduct Research Tax Credit studies, perform tax technical research, and interact with clients in a wide range of industries.Address other credits including the energy credits as well as state and local tax issues as needed.Interact with seniors, managers, partners, and clients.Qualifications:BA/BS/MS Accounting degree from an accredited college/university required; MST preferred.2+ years of experience working within a Tax Credit practice.150-credit coursework completion required.CPA or EA designation preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.Some planning and problem solving experience.Strong accounting and analytical skills a plus.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research capabilities.Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to tax returns.Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLC ("PKFODA") will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFODA partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFODA on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFODA through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFODA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFODA.

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