Senior Associate - R&D Tax Credits

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is growing and seeking to hire a Senior Associate - R&D Tax Credits to join our talented Federal Tax Strategies (FTS) team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

In this position you should have the following: excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Most important, demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

How you'll create opportunities in the Senior Associate - R&D Tax Credits role:

• Assist Federal Tax Strategies (FTS) leaders with the delivery of research and development (R&D) tax credit and Section 174 studies for various industries, including Manufacturing, Technology, and Life Sciences.
• Assist managers, directors, and principals with client consultations, technical interviews, calculation review, and report development.
• Mentor associates and other team members on their inspired career.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Minimum of 2 years' experience required
• Experience in business services or consulting preferred
• Eligible to sit for the CPA preferred

The wage range for this position is: $76,000 - $136,000.

Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.