Burkland
Tax Service Delivery Group
DirectTax&R&DAssociate
“Direct Tax & R&D Associate at Burkland. Skills: Direct Tax, R&D Tax Credits. Analyze corporate income tax returns. Prepare corporate income tax returns”
Industry & Context.
Problem-resolution skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax or related field, 2–4 years of income tax and R&D tax credits work, Detailed understanding and knowledge of tax principles, Excel skills and ability to handle data analysis and calculations, Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities, Experience in process improvement, Experience in cross-functional collaboration, collaboration and business partnering skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fast response times on our 100% remote team, Interested in supporting clients in software, biotechnology, technical and other fast growing industries, Hands-on experience with R&D Credit, Hands-on experience with Sec 174, Hands-on experience with Corporate Direct Tax, Experience using Microsoft or G-Suite applications, A great sense of accuracy, problem-resolution skills
Nice to Have
Familiarity with SaaS taxation trends, Familiarity with FinTech taxation trends, Familiarity with life sciences taxation trends, Familiarity with international income tax implications, Proficiency in UltraTax, Experience with tax provision work, Completion of CPA, Completion of EA, Completion of Master’s in Taxation, Progress toward CPA, Progress toward EA, Progress toward Master’s in Taxation, Detail-oriented, Ability to think “big picture”, Understand key trends and levers that drive business compliance, Experience presenting tax law, Experience presenting R&D findings, Experience presenting solutions to clients
What You'll Do.
Analyze corporate income tax returns
Prepare corporate income tax returns
Review corporate income tax returns
Organize client files
Manage client communications
Stay current with tax legislation
Stay current with tax regulations
Adapt strategies accordingly
Monitor client businesses
Assemble accounting records
Maintain accounting records
Support filed returns
Support financial statement accounting
Implement best practices
Improve quality of direct tax work
Prepare R&D Tax Credit Studies
Deliver R&D Tax Credit Studies
Perform Sec 174 calculations
Document technical interviews
Prepare R&D Study Reports
Grow understanding of technical industries
Identify qualified research activities
Support qualified research activities
Review financial statements
Surface R&D opportunities
Develop R&D credit strategies
Stay current with guidance
Stay current with legislation
Update team project tracker
Master software tools
Identify process improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work proactively alongside numerous clients; Work proactively alongside internal team members; Cross-functional collaboration; Cross-functional collaboration
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presenting tax law; Presenting R&D findings; Presenting solutions
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple R&D projects, Update team project tracker regularly and efficiently
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