Senior Tax Analyst – US Experience

Sierra Talent Group

Medellín

Remote

COP 281,171,000 - 468,618,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A U.S. tax consulting firm is seeking a Senior Tax Associate with deep expertise in R&D tax credits and incentives. This fully remote position from Colombia involves owning complex studies, supporting audits, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 4–6+ years of U.S. tax experience, including knowledge of U.S. GAAP and tax law. Join a values-driven firm with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

4–6+ years of U.S. tax experience with strong specialization in R&D tax credits and incentives.
Experience owning R&D studies end-to-end.
Prior IRS and/or state audit experience.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. tax law, and SALT.
Advanced Excel skills and data accuracy.
JD, CPA or EA preferred; English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

Independently own and deliver R&D tax credit and incentive studies end-to-end.
Prepare and review complex calculations, workpapers, and technical documentation.
Mentor and coach junior associates.
Support IRS/state audits and IDR responses.
Mentor associates to build independence and consistency.
Maintain delivery discipline across timelines and systems.

Skills

U.S. tax experience

R&D tax credits and incentives

Professional English (written and spoken)

Advanced Excel skills

Education

JD, CPA, or EA (preferred)

Tools

CCH Axcess / ProSystem

Asana

Slack or Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. U.S. Pacific Time

Type: Full-time

Location: Remote (Colombia)

About Hito

Hito LLC is a growing U.S. tax consulting firm specializing in R&D tax credits and incentives. Since 2006, Hito has helped clients secure over $150M in tax incentives, supporting innovation, job creation, and long-term growth.

Our culture is built on Connection, Accountability, and Love, combining technical excellence with strong relationships.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Tax Associate with deep expertise in R&D tax credits and incentives to own complex studies end-to-end, support audits, and mentor junior team members.

This is a senior individual contributor and reviewer role with high ownership, client exposure, and leadership impact.

Key Responsibilities

Independently own and deliver R&D tax credit and incentive studies end-to-end.
Prepare and review complex calculations, workpapers, and technical documentation.
Act as lead reviewer on junior work, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and quality.
Support IRS and state audits, including IDR responses and substantiation.
Mentor and coach junior associates to build independence and consistency.
Maintain delivery discipline across timelines, WIP, and internal systems.
Contribute to process improvements, templates, and SOP enhancements.

What Success Looks Like

Deliver audit-ready workpapers with minimal rework.
Manage multiple R&D studies simultaneously.
Lead client engagements with confidence and technical depth.
Improve efficiency, cycle time, and team performance over time.

Requirements

4–6+ years of U.S. tax experience, with strong specialization in R&D tax credits and incentives.
Experience owning R&D studies end-to-end.
Prior IRS and/or state audit experience.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. tax law, and SALT.
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, formulas; Power Query a plus).
Experience reviewing junior staff work.
JD, CPA, or EA (preferred, not required).
Professional English (written and spoken).