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# Strategic Federal Tax Services (SFTS) R&D/Fixed Assets/Inventory/Methods Senior Associate

Grant Thornton is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join our Strategic Federal Tax Services, Research & Development Tax Credit practice. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you will be empowered to navigate R&D tax credit complexity and provide insightful, practical tax advice for your clients.

## Job Description

As the Tax Senior Associate in our Strategic Federal Tax Services, Research & Development Tax Credit practice, you’ll be responsible for:

- Assisting in conducting fieldwork that may include visiting the client location, touring client facilities, investigating relevant facts, analyzing accounting information, supporting the preparation of cost lead schedules and cost summary schedules, assisting the completion of appropriate tax computations, and assisting with written reports summarizing the findings
- Participating in various project tasks at the same time
- Other duties as assigned

## Technical Skills & Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with the following technical skills and qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Master's or . in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research preferred
- CPA or JD a plus
- Two years of experience in R&D tax credits
- Minimum of two2ears of experience in Accounting or Tax in public accounting or consulting
- Understanding of tax return mechanics
- Good understanding of federal and some state R&D rules and relevant court cases
- Candidate should be familiar with and have experience with amending tax returns
- Candidate must demonstrate ability to manage time, support multiple engagements, support leadership initiatives, and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites. Candidates must be willing and able to travel approximately 8 to 10 days per month

## About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

## About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
- Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for your and those in your household.
- We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.
- When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion.

## Benefits

Grant Thornton understands that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.

For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit:

- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

## Salary Information

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

## Additional Details

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation,

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