Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work (https://www.cbh.com/about/awards-and-recognition/) , Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. Our Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory (https://www.cbh.com/services/tax/tax-credits-incentives-advisory/) team is looking for an

• R D Senior Associate
• with a background in R D Tax Credit consulting services. The
• R D Senior Associate
• will 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 (https://careers.cbh.com/benefits/) 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.

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