Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory,assuranceand tax services to our clients.We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development.OurTax Credits & Incentives Advisoryteamis looking for anR&D Senior Associatewith a background inR&D Tax Credit consulting services. The R&D Senior Associatewill have the opportunity to work hybrid from any of our office locations or remotely from within the United States
As an R&D Senior Associate, you will:
Provide tax consulting services as it relates to the Research andDevelopmentTax Creditand the capitalization and amortization rules under IRC Section 174.
Understand common software development methodologies, programing concepts, architectural design patterns, and popular computer software terms, such as programming languages, backend database schema, messagingquesand techniques, etc.
Conduct technical interviews, within the context of Section41to gather qualitative details as to howclient’swork meets the definition of qualifying research activities
Review technical documentation to draft project narratives to document how client projects meet Section 41 guidelines
Work with team members toscopeResearch Tax Credit benefits, conduct Research Tax Credit studies, perform tax technical research, and interact with clients in a wide range of industries
Create and update costing modelsin which thebusinessexpenditures aretrackedandthe credits and capitalization amounts are calculated.
Understand the value ofemployer time tracking and how it can be integrated into a project
What you bring to the role:
Prior experience from an accounting firm working with clients and the IRC Section 41 research credit
Recent industry experience in software development, consulting, or engineering preferable
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Accounting or Finance
Knowledge of common computer infrastructure concepts, web-based or n-tiered architectures, performance tuning of databases and middleware
Written and verbal communication skillsadequateto conduct technical interviews with technical management, solution architects, and product owners to gather qualitative details and write up project narratives to summarize findings
Strong writing skills toaccuratelycapture and articulateinformation provided from subject matter experts in a technical interview(and referencerelatedtechnical documentation).
An inquisitive mind such that you, on your own, continue to educate yourself inyour specialty area
What you can expect from us:
Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
Benefits Information:
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
Pay Range:
$83,700 - $135,400
About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/
Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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Cherry Bekaert is a top-ranked U.S. CPA and advisory firm specializing in tax, audit, assurance, digital consulting, and M&A advisory services for middle-market companies, government contractors, nonprofits, and private equity-backed businesses. We deliver digitally driven, industry-aligned solutions that help clients transform from mid-market players into market leaders in today’s competitive landscape.
Ranked among the largest accounting firms in the United States, our specialized services include business valuations, outsourced accounting, transaction advisory, and strategic tax planning. For over 75 years, Cherry Bekaert has been the trusted growth advisor to global corporations, startups, government entities, and successful individuals.
We foster a professional environment that is flexible, inclusive, and entrepreneurial—empowering our people to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is clear: *Making a Difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our profession.*
Cherry Bekaert serves key industries including:
- Government Services
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Hospitality & Retail
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Not-for-Profits
- Private Equity
- Professional Services
- Real Estate & Construction
- Technology
Our international reach is extended through our affiliation with Allinial Global, enabling us to support clients with cross-border needs.
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