In-House

Minneapolis, MN, United States

Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Shift Day
Travel Yes, 8 to 10 days per month
Relocation Eligible No
Job Location Dallas, TX, United States
Job Type Employee
Salary Range Competitive


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

The Strategic Federal Tax Services (SFTS) team is looking for an R&D/Fixed Assets/Inventory/Methods Senior Associate to join their team. As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for navigating R&D tax credit complexity and providing insightful, practical tax advice to your clients. Additionally, you will collaborate with SFTS leadership and take an active role in R&D projects, research tax issues, assist in conducting fieldwork, and potentially participate in sales and marketing efforts.

### Responsibilities
- Assist 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
- Participate in various project tasks at the same time
- Other duties as assigned

### 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 two years 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 Grant Thornton
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.

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. We empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. 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.

## Benefits
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.

### Benefits for Internship Positions
- Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
- Employee assistance program
- Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
- Paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period

### Benefits for Seasonal Employee Positions
- Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
- Employee assistance program
- Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
- Eligibility to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements

## Salary
The salary range for the R&D/Fixed Assets/Inventory/Methods Senior Associate position is competitive.

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