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Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Senior Associate

$77k - $214k

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
General Tax Consulting

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity

As a Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Senior Associate, you will focus on providing tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas of taxation, such as accounting methods, fixed-assets, and research and development tax credits. Within our Tax practice, you will help businesses navigate intricate tax regulations and optimize their tax positions. As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, grow your personal brand, and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality work. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow.

In this role, you will respond effectively to diverse perspectives and needs, utilizing a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. You will develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, while upholding professional and technical standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the success of our clients within the Tax practice.

Responsibilities

- Providing specialized tax advice and solutions in complex areas such as research and development tax credits and accounting methods
- Analyzing complex tax regulations to optimize client tax positions and strategies
- Collaborating with clients to navigate intricate tax compliance and planning requirements
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and inform tax-related insights and recommendations
- Developing a deeper understanding of the business context to align tax strategies with broader objectives
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to PwC tax and audit guidance
- Mentoring and guiding junior team members to enhance their technical skills and knowledge
- Building and maintaining meaningful client relationships to anticipate and address their tax needs
- Embracing change and ambiguity to identify opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Applying technical writing skills to document tax strategies and client communications effectively

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment (Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity).

What Sets You Apart

- Demonstrating proficiency in Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret complex tax legislation
- Excelling in technical writing for tax policy documentation
- Embracing change and adapting to evolving tax structures
- Developing insights through intellectual curiosity and learning agility
- Applying creativity in tax modeling and restructuring strategies
- Engaging in active listening to enhance client relationships

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.


PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

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For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines:
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