January 2026 Strategic Tax - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Staff
About The Position
Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us. Cherry Bekaert’s Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory (TCIA) team is growing!
Requirements
- Master's degree (preferred) in accounting or Bachelor’s with 150 hours
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
- Interest in R&D tax incentives, federal and state incentives, and employee retention credits
- Interest in depreciation and capitalization; fixed asset review; cost segregation; software development costs is desired
- Ability to participate in all aspects of engagement strategic planning initiatives and have strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel to client sites as needed
Responsibilities
- Serve clients on federal credits and incentives engagements including R&D tax credit/deduction analyses, employee retention credits, and other federal credit incentive service offerings
- Develop your technical skills in a given industry/service offering to solve complex issues
- Interview technical personnel and reviewing memoranda to support the credits and incentive opportunities
- Manage the review and organization of sources of client data for credit and incentives analysis
- Support engagement teams by identifying current project status and next steps for the engagement
- Serve as the lead point-of-contact for client personnel with both tax and technical backgrounds
- Lead the assembly of the final client deliverables
- Support the evaluation of complex scenarios involving various credits and incentives opportunities
Benefits
- Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
- The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
- A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
- Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
- Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
- Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
- medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
