Job Description

As a RTC Associate, you will work with our team of Agriculture Industry consultants to analyze, identify, document qualifying agricultural activities across a variety of operations. This role will work directly with farmers, ranchers, producers, and agribusiness clients to understand their operations, evaluate qualifying activities, and support the preparation of R&D tax credit studies and documentation.

Essential functions

• Support analysis of agricultural processes, operational improvements, irrigation systems, livestock operations, precision agriculture, and other qualifying farming and ranching activities
• Assist with fieldwork activities including client interviews with farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners, facility tours, gathering relevant information, reviewing operational procedures and documentation, and summarizing findings
• Support preparation of cost lead schedules, cost summary schedules, related calculations, and draft reports summarizing findings
• Assist in ensuring client projects are completed in accordance with firm standards and within established timelines and budgets
• Coordinate project and delivery schedules to help meet client deadlines and expectations

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Work environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Travel required

• Moderate travel may be required for client site visits, agricultural conferences, trade shows, and internal meetings

Required education and experience

• 1 – 2 years research tax credit experience

Preferred education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Experience working with farmers, ranchers, producer cooperatives, or agricultural operations strongly preferred.

Other duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.