Hybrid Senior Cost Segregation Specialist

Withum; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

Withum is seeking a Cost Segregation Senior Associate to join our Forensic & Valuation Services team in the United States. The role offers hybrid work with a three-day in-office expectation and the opportunity to work across diverse real estate assets, collaborating with tax professionals, engineers, and clients.

You will perform cost segregation studies, review documentation, and prepare engineering-based reports to meet IRS guidelines while developing your career in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of cost segregation, fixed asset consulting, real estate tax, valuation, engineering, or related field.
• CPA, EA, CCSP, PE, or other related professional credentials preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of MACRS depreciation rules, cost segregation methodologies, and tangible property regulations.
• Experience analyzing construction costs, fixed asset records, and building component classifications.
• Ability to interpret architectural, engineering, and construction documentation.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience reviewing staff work and mentoring junior team members preferred.
• Willingness to travel for property site inspections and client meetings, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performing cost segregation studies for newly acquired, constructed, renovated, and existing real estate properties.
• Reviewing construction cost documentation, depreciation schedules, appraisals, blueprints, engineering reports, and fixed asset records.
• Conducting property site visits and documenting building systems and asset classifications.
• Preparing detailed engineering-based cost segregation reports and supporting documentation designed to meet IRS guidelines and industry standards.
• Researching and interpreting federal tax regulations related to depreciation, capitalization, bonus depreciation, and tangible property regulations.
• Identifying fixed asset planning opportunities and providing tax-saving recommendations to clients.
• Managing multiple engagements and collaborating with clients, contractors, engineers, and internal professionals to ensure timely project completion.
• Reviewing work prepared by Associates and providing coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• Assisting Managers and Partners with client relationship management, proposal development, and business development activities.
• Remaining current on technical and industry developments while evaluating their potential impact on clients' tax positions.
• Participating in training initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the Cost Segregation practice.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Withum is seeking a Cost Segregation Senior Associate to join our Forensic & Valuation Services team in the United States. The role offers hybrid work with a three-day in-office expectation and the opportunity to work across diverse real estate assets, collaborating with tax professionals, engineers, and clients.

You will perform cost segregation studies, review documentation, and prepare engineering-based reports to meet IRS guidelines while developing your career in a growing practice.