PwC's Specialized Tax Services team needs to assist clients with R&D tax credit studies, navigate complex tax regulations, and optimize client tax positions by providing expert advice and solutions in niche areas of taxation.
Requirements
- Prior experience with US R&D tax credits including preparing and supporting engineering or software-based R&D credit studies
- Skills in analyzing organizations for R&D tax benefits
- Technical skills with research credit regulations
- Automation and digitization proficiency
- Working knowledge of current development technologies including web development, XML, Java, JavaScript, C-Sharp, AI tools, database technologies, open source, or mobile apps
- Proven experience in computer science, IT, or technical management including competencies in software development, hardware development and IT systems
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with the preparation of their R&D tax credit studies.
- Analyze client needs to provide tailored tax solutions.
- Support software and other engineering subject matter specialist meetings and support clients during R&D credit reviews to gather information on the qualified activities and project performed.
- Review project documentation, technical reports, and other relevant client-provided materials to gather necessary information for R&D tax credit support.
- Prepare and organize the necessary documentation, including project descriptions/narratives, technical specifications, test results, and other relevant support.
- Draft/Review memorandums describing the R&D tax credit study process, calculation procedures, and qualified activities/projects.
- Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Other
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2 years of experience
- Commitment to obtain one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology may qualify for this opportunity
- Manage client service accounts and secure quality deliverables
- Strengthen client relationships through impactful communication
