Corporate Tax Senior Associate - Methods, Credits & Incentives

As the Corporate Tax Senior Associate of our Methods, Credits & Incentives practice, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing accounting method studies and fixed asset reviews for your clients all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel.  You’ll collaborate with MCI leadership and use specialized tax resources to conduct Tax Accounting Method, Tax Inventory, Fixed Asset, R&D, and Meals and Entertainment consulting services because together is how we succeed.  From day one, you’ll be empowered by leading, developing and mentoring assigned engagement teams, as well as potentially participating in related marketing and sales aspects of the engagements to ensure all client projects are conducted in accordance with firm standards, completed on time, and within budget, and help you achieve more, confidently. 

Your day-to-day may include: 

Assist in conducting client engagement fieldwork such as visiting the client location, investigating the relevant facts identified, analyzing all applicable accounting information, completing the appropriate tax computations and preparation of written memorandums that summarize the engagement team findings 

Participate in numerous client projects and tasks simultaneously 

Participate in professional development and training sessions on a regular basis 

Other duties as assigned 

You have the following technical skills and qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in a related field 

Master's or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research preferred 

CPA or a legal background (J.D., LLM) is required 

Two years of relevant work experience in a Tax environment. Experience in a Big 4 firm, a comparable size public accounting firm or consulting firm is preferred 

An intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics is required 

Strong written and verbal communication skills required 

Candidate must demonstrate ability to manage time, manage multiple projects, and meet client deadlines 

Candidate must have solid abilities to analyze and summarize data with accuracy 

Candidate must demonstrate experience working as a productive member of a team 

Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites as required is expected, typically 8 – 10 days a month 

The base salary range for this position in the District of Columbia only is between $86,400 to $129,600.