Senior Consultant (R&D Tax Credit)

Hybrid Work Options Award-Winning Culture Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included) Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One 401K with Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service Fertility Assistance Program Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service Position open to remote work in the U.S. The Federal Income Tax, Research and Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credit Senior Consultant ("Senior Consultant") is responsible for assisting clients in identifying and claiming R&E tax credits and then assisting the R&E Manager in defending those credits when necessary in the context of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or state tax authorities. Our work is project-based and sometimes requires us to spend time onsite at client facilities, working with engineers and technical personnel. This role includes performing and supervising tasks such as researching tax law, documenting expense treatment, and completing detailed models and calculations. Duties and Responsibilities Assists Manager in preparing client presentations for proposals, planning strategies, and ideas. Assists Manager in developing project work plans and scheduling associated project deliverables. Performs interviews of client engineering and technical personnel, and drafts or reviews detailed project interview reports. Gathers, formats, and analyzes large volumes of accounting cost data; and creates large complex calculation databases using Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access. Analyzes expenses for qualification under Section 174 and Section 41. Responds to client requests and corresponds with clients to meet deliverables. Participates in meetings with client tax department personnel. Prepares and reviews R&E credit calculations and R&E deliverables. Works with Federal Income Tax colleagues, as well as with International Tax colleagues, to assist on other tax matters where needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Assumes supervisory responsibilities, including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent and two to four years of R&E tax credit experience required. Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. Certificates and Licenses Valid driver’s license required. Work Environment Independent travel requirement: up to 20%. Compensation California based roles: $83,500.00 - $110,000.00 Other California based roles: $76,500.00 - $101,200.00 Colorado based roles: $73,000.00 - $96,250.00 Illinois based roles: $76,500.00 - $101,200.00 (other Illinois based roles: $73,000.00 - $96,250.00) New York based roles: $83,500.00 - $110,000.00 (other New York based roles: $70,000.00 - $92,400.00) Washington based roles: $76,500.00 - $101,200.00 Equal Opportunity Employer Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. The company takes all employment actions and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. Ryan, LLC makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryan LLC