Why Ryan? Hybrid Work Options Award-Winning Culture Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included) Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One 401K with Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service Fertility Assistance Program Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service The Federal Income Tax, Research and Experimentation (“R&E”) Tax Credit Senior Consultant (“Senior Consultant”) is responsible for assisting clients in identifying and claiming R&E [commonly known as Research and Development (R&D)] tax credits and then assisting the R&E Manager in defending those credits when necessary in the context of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or state tax authorities. Our work is project-based and sometimes requires us to spend time onsite at client facilities, working with engineers and technical personnel. This role includes performing and supervising tasks such as researching tax law, documenting expense treatment, and completing detailed models and calculations. Duties and Responsibilities: Assists Manager in preparing client presentations for proposals, planning strategies, and ideas. Assists Manager in developing project work plans and scheduling associated project deliverables. Performs interviews of client engineering and technical personnel, and drafts or reviews detailed project interview reports. Gathers, formats, and analyzes large volumes of accounting cost data; and creates large complex calculation databases using Microsoft® Excel and/or Microsoft® Access. Analyzes expenses for qualification under Section 174 and Section 41. Responds to client requests and corresponds with clients to meet deliverables. Participates in meetings with client tax department personnel. Prepares and reviews R&E credit calculations and R&E deliverables. Works with Federal Income Tax colleagues, as well as with International Tax colleagues, to assist on other tax matters where needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Engineering, or Juris Doctorate or equivalent and two to four years of R&E tax credit experience required. Must have excellent organization and time management skills, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and be a team player. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft® Excel and have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver’s license required. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position requires supervisory responsibilities, including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness. Compensation: For certain California based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $83,500.00 - $110,000.00 For other California based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $76,500.00 - $101,200.00 For Colorado based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $73,000.00 - $96,250.00 For Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $76,500.00 - $101,200.00 For other Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $73,000.00 - $96,250.00 For New York based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $83,500.00 - $110,000.00 For other New York based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $70,000.00 - $92,400.00 For Washington based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $76,500.00 - $101,200.00 The Company makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation. Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our People Group at 972.934.0022 or peoplegroup@ryan.com if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions. Click here to view the entire EEO poster and supplement. Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please access our Privacy Notice in relation to this at the following link for additional information on how we protect and handle personal information. 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