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Alvarez & Marsal Tax, LLC Associate, Research & Development (R&D) Tax Consulting - Summer 2025 in New York, New York
Description
Associate, Research & Development
A& M's R& D team works with clients on tax engagements which require a team of specialists with deep tax technical knowledge and experience in key federal tax areas. We help companies identify permanent cash tax savings and refund opportunities, consider the impact of deductions and credits on the effective tax rates, and apply established methodologies and processes to complex areas of taxation, helping ensure consistency year over year.
Our key service areas include:
Research & Development Credit Services
Fixed Asset & Repairs
Accounting Methods
Meals & Entertainment
Responsibilities:
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct research and development (R& D) tax credit consulting services, including leading interviews with client subject matter experts, writing technical memorandum, performing tax technical research, and developing quantitative work papers supporting amounts claimed.
Assistance on federal tax consulting services, including meals and entertainment, accounting method assessments, treatment of capitalized assets, and inventories.
Communicate directly with client personnel, including operations, finance, accounting, and engineering
Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of A& M and client resources
Perform engagement management activities including billing analysis, invoicing and engagement setup
Assist with tax research, responses to IRS inquiries, drafting IRS protest letters, and writing other technical memoranda as needed
Apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations and industries
Interface with client personnel to obtain information and delivery a high-quality project on time and on budget
Clearly communicate work plan and project objectives to project team
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM discipline preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information
Strong analytical skills
High proficiency in spreadsheets
Strong writing skills
Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
High motivation to learn and grow
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills to excel in a deadline-driven environment.
Compensation Statement
The annual base salary ranges between $75, 000 - $80, 000 . In addition, A& M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
Benefit Summary
Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD& D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Click here for more information regarding A& M's benefits programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
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