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Deloitte · 2 days ago

Tax Software Specialist - Credits & Incentives

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$67K/yr - $152K/yr

3+ years exp

Deloitte is a leading global provider of tax services, and they are seeking a Tax Software Specialist for their Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) practice. The role involves collaborating with project teams to identify eligible federal R&D tax credit activities, educating clients on the nuances of software engineering related to tax credits, and evaluating documentation to support qualifying R&D projects.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesLegalProfessional ServicesRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead technical discussions with clients and evaluate the activities performed and scope of work to determine R&D credit eligibility

Educate meeting participants and convey expertise in both the R&D tax credit and nuances of how it applies to the field of software engineering

Review and provide technical feedback to Deloitte teams and Client representatives to collect information needed to document qualifying R&D projects

Review technical documentation to evaluate that it supports clients' activities as qualified R&D

Evaluate the specifics of client R&D activities and make determination of whether it is qualified research

Deliver value to clients by identifying opportunities and advising clients on potential benefit and eligibility requirements

Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and work with the team to present potential

Engage with numerous different clients and Deloitte project teams, simultaneously, across our national practice

Qualification

Software developmentR&D tax incentivesSoftware development languagesSoftware architectureProject managementDeadline-orientedCommunicationSelf-starter

Required

3+ years of experience in software development/engineering with working knowledge in analysis, design, architecture and development of applications and/or systems

Understanding software development life cycles including agile, iterative, waterfall, etc

Experience using software development languages including Java, JavaScript, C++, etc

Ability to work in a complex deadline-oriented environment, working on many different and dynamic engagements simultaneously

Understanding of design patterns and best practices of developing enterprise web applications and database development

Self-starter and ability to work with minimum supervision

Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax Processionals to co-locate in person (in office/at client site) 2-3 days per week (SH2)

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related degree

Ability to travel 10% on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

One of the following accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA, Licensed attorney, Enrolled Agent, Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), Professional Engineer

Preferred

5+ years of experience in in software architecture and design, software development, and project or program management

Master's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related degree

Proven knowledge of R&D tax incentives

Excellent written and verbal communications skills at the business and technical level

Experience with Federal or State and Local Credits and Incentives

Previous Big 4 or large CPA or law firm experience

Benefits

Discretionary annual incentive program

Company

Deloitte

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Deloitte is a business consulting company that offers audit, consulting, financial advisory, and tax services.

Founded in 1845

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www2.deloitte.com

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