Cost Segregation Consultant

Job Description

Performing physical site inspections of properties in order to take detailed notes, sketches or measurements and photographing the various components of the property for IRS audit substantiation purposes
Analyzing construction general ledgers, contractor payment applications, and other cost/financial documentation, and reconciling the information to various accounting records
Reading, interpreting and estimating take-off quantities from blueprints and other cost information provided by clients
Preparing schedules that support findings in accordance with IRS standards
Meeting client expectations by adhering to pre-established deadlines

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or electrical, mechanical or civil engineering preferred
2+ years experience in the construction field
A working knowledge of IRS code sections, court cases, revenue rulings and other tax citations related to cost segregation
Strong understanding of construction design and processes as well as depreciation, in order to determine the appropriate tax lives for building assets in accordance with IRS standards
Knowledge of real estate appraisals and valuations
A strong working knowledge of RS Means Cost Estimator and Marshall & Swift and/or Planswift or similar blueprint reading/estimating software
Excellent Microsoft Office skills - Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the year to project sites
Willing to train the right professional

Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $75,000 – $110,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.

For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.