Associate Consultant

ALLIANT CYBERSECURITY; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

401(k) match

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite gym

Parking

Cafe allowance

Job summary

alliantgroup is seeking an Associate for its R&D team in Houston to identify and substantiate tax incentives that help American businesses reinvest in their products and people. You will work with attorneys, accountants, engineers, and scientists to build compelling analyses.

The role emphasizes client interviews, documentation review, and collaboration across departments to deliver accurate reports on credits such as ERC, R&D, and 179D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• 1–2 years of experience in project management, public speaking, and client management.
• Backgrounds in engineering, business administration, management, finance, economics, or life sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to articulate information effectively.
• High sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and qualify value-oriented benefits for companies.
• Substantiate technical analysis, conduct client interviews, and review client documentation.
• Research relevant technical and industry specific topics.
• Provide technical reports and analysis.
• Provide insight to secure additional credits and incentives.
• Consult with CPAs and executives on tax incentive credits.
• Collaborate with quality control, client relations, accounting, and tax controversy departments.
• Ensure analysis and timelines are met.
• Analyze client financials, projects, and documentation for client value.
• Create an unmatched experience for our clients.

Skills

Public speaking

Client management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Feedback receptiveness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As an Associate, you will be working within our Research and Development (R&D) team alongside some of the best in the business including attorneys, accountants, engineers, and scientists to identify and substantiate cash generating tax incentives that strengthen American businesses. Your work will have a meaningful impact on clients, allowing them to reinvest back into their business and their people. As a national premier consulting firm, alliant is focused on providing solutions to help businesses transform and thrive. This role is within the R&D division which helps businesses claim tax credits for improving their products and/or processes.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze and qualify value-oriented benefits for companies Substantiate technical analysis, conduct client interviews, and gather/review client documentation Research relevant technical and industry specific topics Provide technical reports and analysis Provide insight in order to benefit from additional credits and incentives that may be applicable Consult with CPAs and executives on tax incentive credits and related business process Collaborate and coordinate closely with quality control, client relations, accounting, and tax controversy departments to ensure client satisfaction Ensure analysis and timelines are met Analyze client financials, projects, and documentation while identifying client value Creating an unmatched experience for our clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience with project management, public speaking, and client management
• Preferred backgrounds in engineering, business administration, management, finance, economics, and life sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to articulate and relay information in an effective and efficient manner
• High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with company and client information
• Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications

20-30% travel within the United States

Candidate must reside or relate to Houston, TX

Benefits

alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group fitness classes, paid covered parking, daily allowance for onsite café and Starbucks, and more!

Do Work That Matters. alliant alliantgroup, LP is currently experiencing explosive growth! As a national consulting firm focused on being the voice to the middle market, our mission is simple: Strengthening US businesses. How do we do this? We hire the brightest talent with the most diverse backgrounds who do work that matters. alliantgroup has been helping American businesses overcome the challenges of today to prepare them for the future. Our most sought after service has been helping companies identify and leverage the largest federal and state incentives available including ERC, R&D, and 179D. Our industry experts and four former IRS commissioners help our clients claim what they deserve. Learn more about how the R&D tax credit started and how you can do work that matters!