Senior Tax Associate — R&D Tax Credits Remote, U.S
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95025, USA
Listed on 2026-11-06
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Accounting
Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant, Public Accounting, Tax Manager -
Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant, Tax Manager
Senior Tax Associate - R&D Tax Credits & Incentives (Remote, US BASED)
At HITO ("people" in Japanese), accounting is the vehicle. Relationships and problem-solving are the point. Since 2006, we've helped innovative businesses capture more than $150 million in tax credits and incentives, money that goes back into hiring, R&D, and growth.
We're looking for a Senior Tax Associate who loves technical work, owns their results, and wants a visible impact at a growing, entrepreneurial firm.
What you’ll do- Lead client R&D credit and incentive projects from kickoff to final deliverables
- Prepare and review work papers, credit calculations, and technical memos
- Lead IRS and state audit defense
- Spot new credit opportunities for existing clients and bring them to leadership
- Improve our processes and help shape how a growing team works
First 90 days:
Learn our SOPs and deliver independent, high-quality client work on time, with minimal to zero material errors.
First 6 months:
Manage your own portfolio of client projects, shorten turnaround times, and earn 90%+ client satisfaction.
Year 1 and beyond:
Serve as lead technical reviewer, lead one process improvement each year, and share your expertise through training or published content.
- 4-6+ years of US tax experience, including R&D tax credits and/or other credits and incentives
- Successful IRS and/or state audit experience
- Knowledge of US GAAP, federal tax law, and SALT
- Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication
- Integrity, initiative, and the ability to juggle multiple projects without dropping details
- CPA, EA, or JD preferred but not required
- Fully remote (US-based candidates only)
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Pacific, with some flexibility
- Room to grow with a fast-growing firm that values your ideas
- Love: We put people first, including clients, team, and community.
- Connection: We bring together the best talent, tools, and possibilities.
- Accountability: We treat every client's business like our own.
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