Consultant Federal Tax Specialty R&D Tax Credits Summer 2028 | Multiple Locations
About the role
Forvis Mazars' Federal Tax Specialty practice is experiencing exponential growth and is seeking talented professionals who are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals.
Forvis Mazars' Federal Tax Specialty professionals help clients select and enforce strategies that promote growth and savings including the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit, a lucrative and sometimes controversial incentive. Forvis Mazars helps bring value to clients through maximizing the credit and advocating for clients through IRS or state audits.
Responsibilities
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide subject matter knowledge and experience. Industries include but are not limited to manufacturing, technology, retail, and utilities.
- Identifying, analyzing, and qualifying value-oriented benefits
- Performing tax research related to tax technical topics
- Updating and maintaining project milestones and action items
- Conducting client interviews, gathering and reviewing client documentation
- Substantiating results on consulting projects through presentations and written reports to clients
- Assisting in the research & analysis of client data
- Organizing incoming documents and files from clients
- Providing project status updates to the client and internal stakeholders
- Cooking and maintaining progress tracking data
- Compiling and reviewing project reports
- Serving the needs of the client by planning, coordinating, and executing cross-functional projects
- Delivering Forvis Mazars' commitment to unmatched client experience through timely and responsive communication with internal and external clients
- Effective time management
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
- Problem-solving attitude
- Willingness to take initiative
- Closing attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines
Requirements
- Consultant positions in Tax Federal Specialty require a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance
- Maintenance of a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- All accounting (or job-relevant) coursework must be completed with a grade of C or above
- Intermediate Accounting completed with a grade of C or above, where applicable
- Solid technical accounting knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person
Qualifications
- Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam or other professional certifications' exams
- Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing tax work
Skills
- Effective time management
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
- Problem-solving attitude
- Willingness to take initiative
- Closing attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines
Benefits
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.
Pay
IL Minimum Salary (USD): $74,000
IL Maximum Salary (USD): $78,000
Schedule
Flexible work schedule to accommodate client needs and team collaboration.