R&D Tax Credits Associate
Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for a Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits Consultants to join our growing Research & Development Credits practice!
Our R&D Tax Credits practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., who work with clients to develop an efficient and cost-effective approach for identifying and documenting eligible R&D activities and costs. Our team has assisted clients in a variety of industries to identify, document and sustain federal and state R&D credits through a comprehensive understanding of their business operations.
You will enjoy this role if:
- You would like to work directly with CFO’s, owners and leaders from middle market companies to help them increase cash flow, reduce tax liability and optimize investment in new technology.
- You thrive in opportunities to build your technical skills and will enjoy working with a variety of clients that present exposure to unique technical challenges.
- You would like to help build a fast growing, entrepreneurial R&D tax credits practice who is also down-to-earth and thrives in collaboration.
- You want to be part of a firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow.
What you’ll do:
- Be a trusted advisor to middle market clients by providing strategic R&D tax credits consulting services that includes:
- Assist on research and development (R&D) tax credit studies including client interviews, reviewing client data, developing client and industry specific tools and templates and preparing technical reports.
- Assist in the research and drafting of technical memoranda related to R&D matters.
- Assist in providing audit defense assistance for clients being audited by the IRS or state taxing authorities.
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.
- Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs.
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree (i.e., English, Philosophy, or History or related fields).
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Specifically, ability to interview technical personnel (Engineers and Scientists) and document their findings. In addition, research technical topics and document findings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Willingness to learn about market innovations, such as technology, software and manufacturing.
- Travel required to client/prospect offices.
- Proficient in researching technical topics and documenting findings.
- No industry experience necessary.
Overview
Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage with critical mass and top-notch talent in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 148 territories, with 36,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.0 billion.
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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.