Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Senior Associate

As a Senior Associate in Specialized Tax Services – Research & Development Tax, you will provide tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas such as accounting methods, fixed-assets, and research and development tax credits. You will help businesses navigate intricate tax regulations, optimize their tax positions, and build meaningful client connections. This role involves managing and inspiring others, anticipating team and client needs, and delivering high-quality work while embracing ambiguity as an opportunity for growth. You will respond to diverse perspectives, utilize a broad range of tools to solve problems, and deepen your understanding of evolving business contexts while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized tax advice and solutions in complex areas such as research and development tax credits and accounting methods.
• Analyze complex tax regulations to optimize client tax positions and strategies.
• Collaborate with clients to navigate intricate tax compliance and planning requirements.
• Utilize analytical thinking to interpret data and inform tax-related insights and recommendations.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context to align tax strategies with broader objectives.
• Uphold professional and technical standards, including adherence to PwC tax and audit guidance.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to enhance their technical skills and knowledge.
• Build and maintain meaningful client relationships to anticipate and address their tax needs.
• Embrace change and ambiguity to identify opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Apply technical writing skills to document tax strategies and client communications effectively.

Requirements

• 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).

Skills

• Proficiency in Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits.
• Analytical thinking to interpret complex tax legislation.
• Technical writing for tax policy documentation.
• Adaptability to evolving tax structures.
• Intellectual curiosity and learning agility.
• Creativity in tax modeling and restructuring strategies.
• Active listening to enhance client relationships.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation time.
• Personal and family sick leave.

For more details, visit PwC Benefits at a Glance.