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PricewaterhouseCoopers
Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Senior Associate
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What they do
A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$85,794 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+8% projected growth
Job Description
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.
- 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 The salary range for this position is: $77,000
- $214,000.