Research & Development Tax Senior - Moss Adams LLP

**Research & Development Tax Senior** **Description** At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care-about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you'll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm's size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you'll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges. **Introduction to the team** The Tax Specialty Group at Moss Adams specializes in international, federal, and state and local tax services designed to help our clients reduce their tax liability, increase cash flow, and manage risk. The R&D Tax Credit team at Moss Adams assists a wide variety of companies to identify and quantify federal and state research tax credits. They perform R&D tax credit studies, interview clients and document eligible tax credit criteria, research and draft technical memoranda regarding R&D and tax issues, as well as assist with other projects as assigned. **Responsibilities** : + Assists in planning and running engagements + Schedules and conducts informational gathering interviews with clients + Obtains and organizes documentation obtained from the client + Performs tax research + Drafts technical reports and correspondence + Assists with taxing authority audit defense + Mentor staff **Qualifications** : + Bachelor's degree required; emphasis in Accounting, Business, Construction Management or Engineering preferred + Advanced degree preferred \(e.g. MST, JD, or LL.M\) + CPA or licensed attorney preferred. If not a CPA or licensed attorney, must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA or attorney license in state of employment upon hire + Minimum of 2 years of related experience in R&D tax credits or tax compliance + Excellent client service skills internal and external + Critical thinking and problem solving skills + Strong research ability + Strong written and verbal communication + Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently + Ability to handle multiple priorities, tasks and simultaneous projects + Ability to mentor and train others + Proficient with Microsoft Office \(Word, Excel, Access, Outlook\) + Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%\#LI-AB1 Here, you'll be challenged and rewarded for leadership, technical excellence, and inspired perspectives. That's why we offer opportunities to build your skills and explore your career in a supportive environment. At Moss Adams, where you take your career is up to you. - - - **Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.** **Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@mossadams.com.** **Some local/state regulations require employers to disclose the pay range in job postings. While this is the typical range of pay for the position, actual pay may vary based on internal equity, knowledge, experience, skillset, and geographic location among other factors. It's uncommon for an individual to be hired at the top end of the pay range. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our careers page.** **Compensation Range \(Denver Market ONLY\):** Washington State - $84,000 -$120,000 **Primary Location** Seattle, WA **Other Locations** Spokane, WA, Everett, WA, Tacoma, WA **Employee Status:** Regular **Schedule:** Full Time **Req ID:** 27740