Why Ryan?
Hybrid Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
***Open remotely anywhere in the U.S.***
Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results:
Conduct QA/QC reviews of R&D tax credit studies for accuracy and completeness.
Support quality control for cost segregation, §179D, and §45L studies.
Assist in developing review protocols and training materials.
Maintain a small book of studies to stay technically sharp.
Participate in client calls and provide technical support as needed.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in federal tax incentives, especially R&D credits.
Strong attention to detail and documentation standards.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Professional Skills:
Must have excellent organization and time management skills, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and be a team player.
Expert level knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Internet navigation and legal/technical tax code research tools.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver's license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assists Director and/or Manager, as requested, to directly supervise employees in the R&D Tax practice and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws.
Work Environment:
Standard indoor working environment.
Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
Travel Requirement: up to 30 - 50%
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Ryan Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
311 S Wacker Dr, Suite 4800, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606
Ryan Downers Grove, Illinois, USA Office
1901 Butterfield Road, Suite 550, Downers Grove, IL, United States, 60515
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