R&D Tax Credit Senior Associate — Lead & Grow

EisnerAmper; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a qualified tax professional to support R&D tax credit engagements in a fast-growing team. You will collaborate with managers, directors, and partners to scope projects, review deliverables, and ensure accurate technical reporting.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with R&D tax credits, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex tax positions to clients. This role emphasizes collaboration, research, and detailed documentation in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax, specifically working on R&D tax credits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• CPA, JD or Tax LL.M., or Specialized degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Managers, Directors, and Partners on all phases of R&D credit engagements, including scoping, engagement setup, client communications, project execution, and final deliverables.
• Delegate tasks and review work performed by junior staff, aligning responsibilities with their experience and development goals.
• Conduct research on R&D tax credit statutes, IRS regulations, and relevant case law to support client positions.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing client documentation, including financial records and technical project data.
• Perform research credit calculations and contribute to the preparation of detailed technical reports.
• Draft and review descriptions of qualified research activities to substantiate tax credit claims.
• Participate in client interviews and site visits to identify and document eligible R&D activities.

Skills

R&D tax credits

Tax research

Client communication

Education

CPA

JD or Tax LL.M.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EisnerAmper is seeking a qualified tax professional to support R&D tax credit engagements in a fast-growing team. You will collaborate with managers, directors, and partners to scope projects, review deliverables, and ensure accurate technical reporting.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with R&D tax credits, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex tax positions to clients. This role emphasizes collaboration, research, and detailed documentation in a dynamic