R&D Associate

Alliantgroup LP.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite gym

Parking

Job summary

alliant is seeking an Associate to join its R&D team in Houston to help identify and substantiate cash-generating tax incentives that strengthen American businesses. The role involves analyzing client documentation, interviewing clients, and delivering technical reports to maximize credits.

You will collaborate with CPAs, engineers, and executives, managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Preferred 1–2 years of experience with project management, public speaking, and client management.
• 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 clearly and efficiently.
• High sense of urgency with the ability 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 gather/review client documentation.
• Research relevant technical and industry topics.
• Provide technical reports and analysis; provide insight to maximize credits.
• Consult with CPAs and executives on tax incentive credits and related business processes.
• Collaborate with quality control, client relations, accounting, and tax teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Ensure analysis and timelines are met.
• Analyze client financials, projects, and documentation while identifying client value.
• Create an unmatched experience for our clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

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 analysisProvide 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 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

• 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
• and more!

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