Senior Associate, R&D Tax Credits - Software Engineer

Careerwebsite; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice in the United States. This role offers exposure to a dynamic, top-tier firm with cross-functional teams and extensive client engagements.

You will collaborate with engineers and tax professionals to deliver R&D tax credit services, conduct technical interviews, perform tax research, and translate software development activities into eligible tax definitions for clients across industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent full-time industry experience in product management, technology sales or technology consulting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering, MIS, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, or similar, in addition to working knowledge of SQL, database concepts, common software design patterns, data structures and algorithms, with working knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of common computer infrastructure concepts, web-based or n-tiered architectures, performance tuning of databases and middleware
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in engaging senior technical management, solution and enterprise architects and owners to gather requirements, assist with technical sales or conduct technology evaluations
• Ability to travel and work at client locations

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit consulting services, including leading client interviews and discussions, performing tax technical research and developing business and industry expertise
• Understand common software development methodologies, object orientated programming concepts and database management system design patterns
• Conduct SME interviews including review of documentation to translate technical software development activities into tax definitions for qualified research and development
• Analyze technical documents to ascertain and document tax treatment of items
• Construct technical narratives to accurately and efficiently convey technical concepts using standard industry terminology
• Work with cross functional team of KPMG engineers to conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting services, including leading client interviews with technical subject matter experts, performing technical research to ensuring findings conform with current tax law, including section 41 guidelines and developing expertise across a wide range of businesses and industries

Skills

Product management

Technology sales

Technology consulting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / MIS

Tools

Java

C

C++

C#

Visual Basic

SQL

AWS

Azure

Job description

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit consulting services, including leading client interviews and discussions, performing tax technical research and developing business and industry expertise
• Understand common software development methodologies, object orientated programming concepts and database management system design patterns
• Conduct SME interviews including review of documentation to translate technical software development activities into tax definitions for qualified research and development
• Analyze technical documents to ascertain and document tax treatment of items
• Construct technical narratives to accurately and efficiently convey technical concepts using standard industry terminology
• Work with cross functional team of KPMG engineers to conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting services, including leading client interviews with technical subject matter experts, performing technical research to ensuring findings conform with current tax law, including section 41 guidelines and developing expertise across a wide range of businesses and industries

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of recent full-time industry experience in product management, technology sales or technology consulting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering, MIS, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, or similar, in addition to working knowledge of SQL, database concepts, common software design patterns, data structures and algorithms, with working knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of common computer infrastructure concepts, web-based or n-tiered architectures, performance tuning of databases and middleware
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in engaging senior technical management, solution and enterprise architects and owners to gather requirements, assist with technical sales or conduct technology evaluations
• Ability to travel and work at client locations

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