Tax Senior - R&D (Research and Development) Tax Credits

Progressive regional CPA firm offers an exceptional career opportunity for a Tax Senior to specialize in R&D Tax Credits. We offer a very reasonable work / life balance including work from home days, excellent compensation including overtime paid at time and one half, a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, and fast track career progression. The Senior Tax Associate will work primarily in the R&D tax credit services team but may also serve the Specialty Tax Services group in other capacities. The prospective employee must possess foundational technical knowledge in areas including, but not limited to: • Federal taxation and tax compliance • Federal and State R&D Tax Credits Senior Specialty Tax associates are given a wide variety of diversified tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals and are responsible for the support of a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to clients. Responsibilities Assist with engagements, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget within a given timeline. Deliver R&D Tax Credit services including tax form preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, and drafting client correspondence. Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities. Preparation and review of R&D tax credit calculations; client communication including conduct of technical interviews; tax form review and preparation; support in planning, consulting, and compliance; developing and supervising staff; and assisting in client management and practice development activities. Qualifications 2 to 4 years proven work experience public accounting or similar at an R&D tax credit consultancy. Bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting Either hold a current and valid CPA’s license or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam. Broad exposure to multistate credits and incentives, ideally Research and Development tax credits. Foundational knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles, tax compliance including entity and individual returns, and tax research.

Location: Irvine, California, US

Posted Date: 11/8/2025