Job Summary

The Elite Job is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Work From Home Tax Senior – R&D Credit Specialist to join our growing remote finance and tax advisory team. This role focuses on identifying, calculating, and documenting Research & Development (R&D) tax credits for clients across multiple industries including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and engineering.

As a Tax Senior, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze technical activities that qualify for R&D incentives, and prepare comprehensive documentation that supports federal and state tax credit claims. The ideal candidate will combine strong tax technical knowledge with excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to work with innovative companies while helping them maximize valuable tax incentives that fuel business growth and technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate eligible Research & Development (R&D) tax credit opportunities for clients across diverse industries.

Conduct technical interviews with client engineering, product, and financial teams to understand development activities.

Analyze qualified research expenses (QREs) including wages, supplies, and contract research costs.

Prepare detailed R&D credit calculations in compliance with federal and state tax regulations.

Develop comprehensive documentation and reports to support R&D credit claims during potential IRS reviews or audits.

Collaborate with internal tax professionals, consultants, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely project delivery.

Stay updated with evolving R&D tax credit laws, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices.

Assist in preparing tax returns, tax provisions, and supporting schedules related to R&D credits.

Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.

Support junior tax analysts by reviewing work and providing technical guidance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state R&D tax credit regulations.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax research tools.

Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interviewing skills to gather technical project details from clients.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements in a remote work environment.

High level of attention to detail and strong documentation capabilities.

Professional certifications such as CPA, EA, or MST are highly preferred.

Experience

Minimum 3–6 years of experience in tax consulting, public accounting, or R&D tax credit analysis.

Prior experience preparing R&D tax credit studies or working with innovation incentive programs.

Experience working with technology, manufacturing, or life sciences companies is highly desirable.

Experience in a remote or distributed team environment is an advantage.

Working Hours

Fully remote work arrangement.

Standard Monday–Friday schedule with flexible working hours depending on client needs.

Occasional extended hours during peak tax seasons or project deadlines.

Global collaboration with teams across different time zones.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Deep understanding of Internal Revenue Code Section 41 (R&D Tax Credit).

Strong project management and organizational abilities.

Ability to interpret technical engineering or development activities for tax qualification purposes.

Strong interpersonal skills for client relationship management.

Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration within a remote team.

High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Fully remote work environment

Flexible working schedule

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development and certification support

Access to industry-leading tax research tools and training

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunity to work with innovative companies across multiple industries

Why Join The Elite Job

At The Elite Job, we believe in empowering professionals to perform at their best while maintaining work-life balance. As part of our remote-first culture, you will collaborate with top tax experts and innovative clients from around the world. We foster a supportive, growth-oriented environment where your expertise in tax incentives and R&D credits will have a meaningful impact on helping companies invest in innovation and growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the following:

Updated Resume

Cover Letter highlighting relevant R&D Tax Credit experience

Professional certifications (if applicable)

Applications can be submitted through our careers portal or by emailing the recruitment team at The Elite Job. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an initial virtual interview followed by a technical discussion with our tax leadership team.