Tax Experienced Associate - R&D [Research & Development Credits]

CohnReznick currently has an exciting career opportunity in the National R&D Tax Credit team. We are looking for a Tax Experienced Associate to join our team Virtually. 

If you are:

• A highly dedicated professional with impressive credentials and driven by new challenges and growth opportunities
• A team player who believes in providing world-class client service and interested in becoming immersed in various industries
• Looking for a work environment that values and promotes camaraderie, collaboration and giving back to the community

Look ahead. Imagine more. And consider joining the CohnReznick team.

We offer:

• Endless opportunities to contribute to one of the largest professional services firm in the US
• A unique culture that values collaboration in everything we do
• A team of professionals driven by a sense of excellence, integrity, commitment to lifelong learning, respect for one another, adaptability, and making a difference
• A network of professionals committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and giving back to the communities in which we live and work
• Varied career paths supported by strong professional development programs and resources
• A flexible work environment with competitive benefits

R&D Credit Services (RDCS) at CohnReznick has a specialized team that conducts R&D Credit consulting projects. R&D Credit Services is a growing national team with opportunities for it members to become regional leaders.

The R&D Credit Associate is responsible for supporting R&D engagements; researches tax issues, conducts fieldwork, reviews technical work products, and contributes to sales and marketing efforts.

 Responsibilities

• Assist and led key aspects of R&D credit studies and related activities to ensure all engagements are conducted in accordance to practice standards, completed on time, and within budget including conducting fieldwork to assisting with client deliverables
• Demonstrate time management skills, proper prioritization of projects, personal time, completing work in a timely manner, and avoiding PTO and personal time during critical times of year
• Demonstrate project management skills, keeping projects progressing, and updating managers and stakeholders
• Provide proactive in project updates to team members
• Assist other team members with the delivery of engagements as needed
• Conduct self-review of work papers and deliverables
• Ability to communicate well when you’re overwhelmed, overworked, and need help and present ideas for potential solutions

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience on R&D credit projects
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Eligible to sit for or have made progress towards CPA, J.D./LL.M., Enrolled Agent, Project Management Professional
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information via email, phone, and video
• Familiarity of R&D credit study engagement process and ability to navigate through various stages
• Familiarity of topics including: controlled groups, changes in ownership, funded research, utilization, Payroll Tax Credit
• Able to explain  the R&D tax credit
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously with a team and independently
• Candidate will be required to read and study relevant tax material related to R&D credit rules
• Ability to travel several days per month
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access and use of the internet

CohnReznick is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include background check and credit check

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com  Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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