Why Ryan?

Global Award-Winning Culture
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Generous Paid Time Off
World-Class Benefits and Compensation
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Exponential Career Growth

The Research and Experimentation (“R&E”) Tax Credit Analyst I (“Analyst I”) is responsible for assisting clients in identifying and claiming R&E [commonly known as Research and Development (“R&D”)] tax credits and then assisting the R&E Manager in defending those credits, when necessary, in the context of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and/or state tax authorities. The work is project-based and sometimes requires working with engineers and technical personnel. This role includes performing and supervising tasks such as researching tax principles, documenting expense treatment, and completing detailed models and calculations.

Duties and Responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

Create a positive team experience

Client:

Works with Federal R&D Tax Credit U.S. colleagues to assist on other tax matters where needed.

Value:

Assists Senior Consultants and Managers in preparing client presentations for proposals, planning strategies, and ideas.
Assists Senior Consultants and Managers in developing project work plans and scheduling associated project deliverables.
Gathers, formats, and analyzes large volumes of accounting cost data; and creates large complex calculation databases using Microsoft® Excel.
Analyzes expenses for qualification under U.S. Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) Section 174 and Section 41.
Prepares and reviews R&D credit calculations and deliverables.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and/or Finance and/or Commerce, and/or Engineering or Science, and/or Law required.
No specific experience in the R&D tax credit subject matter is required; however, such experience is a plus.

Computer Skills:

Willingness to learn and be a team player and develop organization and time management skills, strong communication skills.
Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Internet navigation and legal/technical tax code research tools.
Familiarity with AI-powered technologies and tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and other generative AI platforms) to support research, data analysis, content development, and process efficiency is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required.
Any AI Certifications is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position requires minimal supervisory responsibilities; however, includes training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness.

Work Environment:

Standard indoor working environment
Occasional long periods of sitting while working at a computer.
Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm and interface with clients as necessary.

Analyst I, R&E Tax Credits