Senior Tax Associate - R&D Tax

Eisner Advisory Group LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EisnerAmper, a leading accounting and advisory firm, seeks an experienced professional to work on R&D tax credit engagements. You’ll coordinate with managers, directors and partners, review work, and help prepare detailed technical reports and tax positions.

The role requires 3+ years in public accounting or corporate tax focusing on R&D credits, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. CPA, JD, or Tax LL.M. are preferred. Hybrid work in New York.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax, specifically working on R&D tax credits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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

Microsoft Office

Education

CPA

JD or Tax LL.M.

Job description

Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
• We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
• We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
• Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

Work you’ll be responsible for

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax, specifically working on R&D tax credits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, JD or Tax LL.M., or Specialized degree
• Strong analytical and writing skills

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer

We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

About Our Tax Team

As the largest service line within the firm, EisnerAmper’s Tax Group does not only provide trusted and innovative tax solutions to its clients, but it creates new opportunities for employees to grow, both personally and professionally. With a range of specialties based on location and industry, employees have the flexibility to focus on the work they want to do and the autonomy to shape their careers in a fulfilling way.

A hybrid between a general tax practice and a hyper-specialized firm, our culture is based on collaboration, innovation, and transparency. For us, success is defined by working together, sometimes across specialties, to provide the best tax solutions to meet our clients’ unique needs. Tax regulations and procedures are always changing, and so are we. All EisnerAmper tax employees are empowered to challenge the status quo by thinking outside the box and bringing new ideas to the table. Because when we can identify creative ways to reduce filing turnarounds or streamline compliance work, we're able spend more time conducting impactful business advisory services for our clients.

About EisnerAmper

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients represent enterprises of every form, ranging from sophisticated financial institutions to startups, global public firms to middle-market companies, governmental entities as well as high-net-worth individuals, family offices, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, investors, and key stakeholders who serve these clients.

Preferred Location: New York

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EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firms in the U.S., with more than 4,500 employees and over 450 partners across the country. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today, and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers and investors who serve these clients. Our reach extends globally, with offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, India, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, and Ireland.

EisnerAmper is a merit-based employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of background.