R&D Tax Intern

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your accounting career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan. Marcum LLP is seeking a R&D Tax Intern to join our growing and well-established national firm in the Mid-Atlantic region. The position requires a high-energy, experienced professional with strong interpersonal and supervisory skills. Our growing national Research and Development Tax Credits (R&D) practice provides tremendous career opportunities in an environment of the highest ethical standards and professionalism. We are committed to practicing work/life balance and offer extremely competitive salary and benefit packages. Essential Functions: Assisting with R&D practice projects, including researching, gathering data and analyzing R&D tax matters and financial reports. Supporting R&D project completion and delivery. Project development and support of new business. Understanding of tax principles. Managing multiple tasks and client needs. Preparing reports and other documents as required. Extensive writing and documentation gathering. Interfacing with clients and approaching client interactions with maturity and discretion. Demonstrating excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards. Participating in interviews to understand and identify qualified activities to substantiate the R&D tax credit Analyzing complex client data utilizing MS Excel, and other tax software products, to compute Federal and State R&D tax credits. Education & Experience Required: Candidates must have minimally completed their second year in pursuit of their Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting form an accredited college or university. Must have strong technology skills and be proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Office. Any prior experience with GoSystems Tax RS, ProSystem fx Tax and ProSystem fx Engagement are a plus. Exhibit a strong desire to learn. Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to listen effectively. Work well under pressure; able to meet deadlines with accuracy Excellent analytical, organization and problem solving skills are a must Ability to learn processes quickly and be able to apply that knowledge to engagements. Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments; be able to multi-task. Team player with desire to be an active participant within the organization. Have a strong desire to maintain a customer service approach focused on exceeding expectations in all areas. Working Conditions: Ability to travel and work at office locations around the Firm and client locations (up to 50% overnight travel). Marcum LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer Marcum LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law. Are you a search or recruiting firm interested in becoming a preferred recruitment agency? Click here to learn more. Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation, with offices in major business markets throughout the U.S., as well as Grand Cayman, China and Ireland. Headquartered in New York City, Marcum provides a full spectrum of traditional tax, accounting and assurance services; advisory, valuation and litigation support; and an extensive range of specialty and niche industry practices. The Firm serves both privately held and publicly traded companies, as well as high net worth individuals, private equity funds and hedge funds, with a focus on middle-market companies and closely held family businesses. Marcum is a member of the Marcum Group, an organization providing a comprehensive array of professional services. Are you a search or recruiting firm interested in becoming a preferred recruitment agency? Click here to learn more.