Senior Associate, Research & Development (R&D) Tax
Company: Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Senior Associate, Research & Development (R&D) Tax Senior
Associate, Research & Development (R&D) Tax Alvarez & Marsal's
Research & Development (R&D) Tax team is currently looking for
a Senior Associate to join our national practice. A&M's R&D
team helps identify overlooked opportunity areas across a range of
industries where qualified credit activities exist and provides the
tools needed to complete the complicated credit calculation. Our
team of professionals assists clients in preparing and preserving
the documentation required to support qualifying activities and
departments. What do we do? The R&D team works with clients on
tax engagements which require a team of specialists with deep tax
technical knowledge and experience in key federal tax areas. We
help companies identify permanent cash tax savings and refund
opportunities, consider the impact of deductions and credits on
effective tax rate, and apply established methodologies and
processes to complex areas of taxation, helping ensure consistency
year over year.- Research & Development Credit Services- Employment
Tax Credits- Accounting Methods How you'll contribute
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct research and
development (R&D) tax credit consulting services, including
leading interviews with client subject matter experts, writing
technical memorandum, performing tax technical research, and
developing quantitative workpapers supporting amounts claimed
- Assistance on federal tax consulting services, including meals
and entertainment, accounting method assessments, energy
incentives, and meals and entertainment deductions
- Communicate directly with client personnel, including
operations, finance, accounting, and engineering
- Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects
simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations,
analysis, data gathering and coordination of A&M and client
resources
- Perform engagement management activities including billing
analysis, invoicing and engagement setup
- Assist with tax research, responses to IRS inquiries, drafting
IRS protest letters, and writing other technical memoranda as
needed.
- Apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations and
industries.
- Interface with client personnel to obtain information and
delivery a high-quality project on time and on budget
- Clearly communicate work plan and project objectives to project
team
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Opportunity to network with existing and prospective clients
and assume additional responsibility quickly
- Flexibility to travel to client sites 25% of the time Who will
you be working with? We are not a typical tax firm. We are a group
of entrepreneurial, action oriented and results oriented tax
professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients'
problems and helping them reach their potential. We are nimble,
resourceful, and proactive but adapt quickly when changes are
needed. We present you with opportunities, not a playbook, and we
reward you based on your achievements, not your tenure. How will
you grow and be supported? As a demonstration of A&M's strong
commitment to its people, we offer benefits to support your career,
personal and professional development. This includes an equity
investment in a diversified financial services firm, the ability to
invest in A&M private equity funds at beneficial terms, and a
health and wellness program. -Click to learn about our commitment
to your well-being . A&M recognizes that our people fuel our
growth, and you and your team will be provided with the best
available training and development resources, as well as networking
opportunities. Learn more about why A&M is a great place work.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience working on Research and Development Tax
Credit engagements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM
discipline
- Advanced Degree: MA/MS, JD or LLM
- CPA, Licensed Attorney, EA, or applicable certification or
credential (or in the process of pursuing)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability
to articulate complex information
- Strong analytical skills
- High proficiency in spreadsheets
- Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and
effectively manage deadlines
- High motivation to learn and grow
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills to
excel in a deadline-driven environment Compensation Statement: The
annual base salary range is $85,000 - $95,000, commensurate on
experience. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus
program which is based on a number of factors, including individual
and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
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Keywords: Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH, San Francisco , Senior Associate, Research & Development (R&D) Tax, Accounting, Auditing , San Francisco, California
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