Senior Associate - R&D Tax Credit Practice

Senior Associate – R&D Tax Credit Practice

Join the role at KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller), one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States.

KSM is employee‑owned since 2001, fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence. We support flexibility, resources for growth, and a workplace where personal and professional life can thrive together.

As a Senior Associate within the R&D Tax Credit Practice, you will work at the intersection of tax, engineering/technical innovation, and business strategy—making a tangible impact on clients’ bottom‑line and their ability to reinvest. This role requires curiosity, analytical rigor, detail orientation, collaboration, and an eagerness to work across diverse industries to build a specialized tax skill set.

You will collaborate with R&D credit practice leaders, colleagues, and clients to build relationships and serve as a trusted advisor in the R&D credit space.

• Serve as a key point of contact on R&D tax credit engagements, supporting project execution and coordinating day‑to‑day engagement activities.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for new business and practice growth within the R&D credit practice.
• Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory and tax court developments to support internal guidance and technical discussions.
• Draft blogs and other external updates to communicate important developments to clients.
• Support the coaching and development of junior staff as the practice expands.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Political Science, or similar fields.
• 3‑4 years of R&D tax credit experience.
• Experience leading client engagements, managing client relationships, and overseeing project work.
• Experience working with a variety of clients across various sizes and industries.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.