About the position
Unlock the Boundless Horizons of Tax, Valuation, and Business Expertise with Andersen! At Andersen Tax LLC ('Andersen'), we offer a rewarding career path for exceptional, motivated, and entrepreneurial individuals. From the moment your employment begins, you will be exposed to a variety of projects giving you the opportunity to stand out and make a difference. Because of our favorable Managing Director to Associate ratio, you will receive hands-on mentoring from firm leaders that prioritize your growth and development. Once you join the team, you will become well-acquainted with our core values: Best-in-Class, Stewardship, Independence, Seamlessness, and Transparency. These are the qualities that define Andersen professionals. Know that through our sustained growth and best-in-class service, we offer substantial long-term career opportunities and the tools necessary to be an emerging leader. If you want to be a part of a growing and exciting organization, then consider your opportunities with Andersen - a name from the past, a firm for the future.
Responsibilities
- Engage in business development activities (e.g., prepare proposals, prepare/present cost segregation-specific webinars, collaborate with other service lines to market comprehensive tax strategies for prospective clients, etc.)
- Identify and build meaningful relationships within our organization and in the marketplace
- Conduct tax research utilizing tax authority databases such as RIA Checkpoint, CCH, and Bloomberg Tax to address project issues
- Demonstrate ability to explain the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System ('MACRS'), and tangible property regulations, and changes to tax law impacting cost segregation projects
- Lead in-person or virtual property tours
- Manage the execution of client engagements
- Communicate effectively and responsively with clients
- Supervise project data inventory (e.g., organize and tracking log) and prepare supportable, audit-ready files
- Review full analyses within cost segregation models, including cost estimating (e.g., buildings, individual asset, equipment), indirect cost allocations, and electrical load calculations
- Utilize advanced modeling techniques and draft supporting project reports
- Supervise, train, mentor and evaluate Seniors Associates, Associates and Interns
- The opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources
- Travel locally and across the U.S. approximately 20% of the year
Requirements
- 5+ years relevant work experience with at least (4) years in Cost Segregation
- An undergraduate degree and/or relevant advanced degree in Engineering (e.g., Civil, Structural), Construction Management, Architecture, Accounting or related degree
- Must have proficient technical knowledge of MACRS classifications and related tax authority (e.g., Treasury Regulations, Internal Revenue Code, Revenue Rulings ('IRC'), Revenue Procedures, Court cases) and thorough understanding of the Cost Segregation Audit Technique Guidance
- Thorough understanding of the construction lifecycle, including scheduling, cost ledgers, and contractor pay applications
- Thorough understanding of cost estimating databases such as RS Means and Marshall Valuation Service
- Proficient experience using takeoff estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, vu360)
- Self-starter with the initiative to seek out opportunities and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Completes tasks with thoughtful attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to collaborate and effectively work with diverse team members
- Proficient at multi-tasking and prioritizing
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Benefits
- Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Employees are able to enroll in our firm's 401(k) plan upon hire
- We offer paid time off, beginning at 160 hours annually and provides twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
