As a Specialized Tax Services - Energy Incentives & Credits Senior Associate, you will provide tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas of taxation, such as accounting methods, fixed-assets, and research and development tax credits. Within our Tax practice, you will focus on helping businesses navigate intricate tax regulations and optimize their tax positions. As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, grow your personal brand, and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and deliver quality work. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, asking questions and using these moments as opportunities to grow.
In this role, you will respond effectively to diverse perspectives and needs, using a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. You will develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing, while upholding professional and technical standards. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can enhance your skills and contribute to impactful client solutions.
Responsibilities
- Providing specialized tax advice and solutions in niche areas such as accounting methods and research and development tax credits
- Navigating complex tax regulations to optimize client tax positions and strategies
- Analyzing intricate tax structures and modeling to inform client recommendations
- Collaborating with clients to understand their tax needs and develop tailored solutions
- Interpreting tax legislation and policy to guide clients in compliance and planning
- Utilizing analytical thinking to break down complex tax concepts and generate insights
- Developing and maintaining meaningful client relationships to enhance service delivery
- Mentoring junior team members to foster professional growth and technical skills
- Upholding professional and technical standards in line with firm guidelines and independence requirements
- Engaging in continuous learning to adapt to changing tax environments and client needs
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment (Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity).
What Sets You Apart
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret complex tax concepts
- Demonstrating proficiency in IRA energy, manufacturing and infrastructure tax credits and incentives, including eligibility assessment, documentation, monetization, transferability and transaction support, and compliance with bonus credits including domestic content and prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements
- Navigating tax legislation and policy changes effectively
- Developing insights from data to inform strategic recommendations
- Embracing change and adapting to evolving business contexts
- Building meaningful client relationships through effective communication
- Mentoring junior team members to uphold professional standards
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
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For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Meet educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in intended state before starting full-time (or equivalent credentials such as Member of the Bar or other tax/finance credentials)
- Proficiency in IRA energy, manufacturing and infrastructure tax credits and incentives (eligibility assessment, documentation, monetization, transferability, transaction support, compliance with bonus credits)
- Experience mentoring junior team members and building client relationships
PwC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — An employer-funded Wealth Builder contribution sits alongside the 401(k), a distinctive feature that strengthens long-term savings and is highlighted as a clear plus.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents with a phased return, along with support for fertility, surrogacy/adoption, and childcare resources.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental-health commitments, coaching and app access, fitness programs, hybrid flexibility, and firmwide U.S. shutdown weeks underscore a strong focus on wellbeing, with recent recognition for excellence in health and well-being.
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