Associate – R&D Tax Credits, Cost Segregation

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of research and development (R&D) tax credit studies for various industries, including Manufacturing, Technology, and Life Sciences.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeNew York City • Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,200 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of research and development (R&D) tax credit studies for various industries, including Manufacturing, Technology, and Life Sciences.
Assist FTS leaders with the delivery of cost segregation and fixed asset studies.
Willingness to develop a deep understanding of various industries including Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare and Technology.
Demonstrate success in a business environment.
Assist managers, directors, and principals with client consultations, technical interviews, calculation review, site visits, and report development.
Mentor associates and other team members on their inspired career.
Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred
Eligible to sit for the CPA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

R&D tax credit studiescost segregation studiesfixed asset studiescalculation reviewreport development

Soft Skills

business environment successmentoringnetworkingrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeCPA eligibility