Cost Segregation: Tax Staff Accountant

Kaufman Rossin; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaufman Rossin is seeking a Staff-level Cost Segregation Engineer to join our South Florida Tax practice. The role focuses on identifying advantageous asset classifications through cost estimation, site visits, and collaboration with engineers and tax professionals.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and experience with cost estimation, construction management, and tangible property services, with willingness to travel locally and nationally to serve clients.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Knowledge of cost estimation and construction methods is required.
• Ability to work with building owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost segregation and fixed asset studies from start to finish
• Coordinate information from building owners, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Conduct site visits to collect information
• Assist with detailed cost analysis of commercial/industrial projects
• Perform quantity surveys from construction documents and site inspections
• Analyze construction cost data and design drawings
• Estimate construction costs using nationally recognized costing sources
• Actively contribute to the development of the cost segregation practice

Skills

Blueprints analysis

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Why We Stand Out:

Seeking a new challenge where your professional and personal aspirations are not only possible but supported? Kaufman Rossin might be just the place for you!

As one of the top accounting firms in the country, our foundation is “people first”. In the words of James Kaufman, “We prioritize our people, their development, and their well‑being. Our values are translated into action every day."

Celebrated as the Best Place to Work in South Florida over a dozen times, Kaufman Rossin has grown to over 700 employees, with offices spanning the tri‑county area, including sister entities Kaufman Rossin Wealth and Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services.

Think you have what it takes?

How You’ll Contribute:

Kaufman Rossin has an exciting Staff-level career opportunity for a Cost Segregation Engineer to join ourdynamicTax practice, in South Florida. This is a great growth opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with knowledge of cost estimation, construction management, or tangible property services. You will work closely with a dedicated team of engineers and tax experts to help our clients identify advantageous classification of assets.

• Assist with performing cost segregation and fixed asset studies from start to finish
• Coordinate and collect information from building owners, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Conduct site visits to collect information
• Assist with providing detailed cost analysis of commercial/industrial building projects
• Perform quantity surveys from construction documents and physical site inspections
• Analyze construction cost data and design drawings
• Estimate construction costs using nationally recognized costing sources
• Actively contribute to the development of the cost segregation practice

What Skills You’ll Bring:

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other relevant fields

• Ability to understand and analyze construction blueprints
• This position requires some local and national travel

How You’ll Stand Out:

• Experience with cost estimation, construction management, or tangible property services
• Excellent verbal communication and strong writing skills
• Enjoy complex and challenging project work
• Ability to work overtime when needed

We embrace authenticity. Kaufman Rossin is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our firm and clients. We encourage understanding, acceptance, and celebration among all people. That includes lifestyle, education, experience, race, ethnicity, age, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Differences make unique varieties.