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EY IT Senior – EY GDS – Federal Tax Advisory (FTA)
Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.
The opportunity
As an EY IT Senior Analyst, you will partner with other STEM team members with software engineer/computer science background, as well as EY Tax professionals from across the globe to assist clients in identifying and documenting activities and expenses that qualify for various R&D and innovation-related incentives. Our clients span all industries and are performing some of the most cutting-edge research on the planet. If you want to be exposed to exciting research and development initiatives undertaken by our clients in the field of information technology (IT), finance and banking, automotive, gaming and entertainment, telecommunication, etc., this role is for you! This opportunity is ideal for individuals with relevant qualifications or experience in software engineering, computer science and/or technology who wish to leverage and apply their technical skills in a new way. This role will suit experienced and enthusiastic engineers/technologists who are driven to learn about new technologies and industry trends, widen their technical knowledge and have broader client and commercial exposure.
The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of a growing and dynamic specialist practice with a diverse team of highly successful engineers, scientists, technologists, and tax professionals.
Your key responsibilities
As an EY IT Senior, you will engage in discussions on the development of innovative software applications including areas such as software architecture design, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), cybersecurity, Blockchain and Distributed Systems, telecommunication, cloud computing and virtualization, data science and big data, and other high-tech fields with a host of industry leaders. You will be working with a variety of clients at the forefront of technology, from entrepreneurs to public corporations, to evaluate and help prepare their R&D and innovation-related incentives. Many of these incentives, such as the Research Credit, are aimed at encouraging companies to invest in innovation and research-driven activities in the United States. To avail themselves of these incentives, our clients are required to demonstrate their involvement in qualifying activities. As an EY IT Senior Analyst, you will assist our clients in documenting their qualifying activities by leveraging your software/computer engineering background along with your industry experience. Your responsibilities will include:
- Utilizing your broad knowledge of current technologies during client meetings to identify qualifying activities across various fields such as software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, wireless networks, data analytics, defense, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
- Drafting detailed technical descriptions/project narratives to document clients’ qualifying activities.
- Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary group of accountants, attorneys, scientists, and engineers from across the globe.
- Reviewing and providing comprehensive technical feedback on technical descriptions/project narratives prepared by more junior team members.
- Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting our clients’ complex technical information such as design specifications, design documents, testing reports, etc., to extract relevant information and draw appropriate conclusions to help determine the qualifying nature of our clients’ activities.
- Assisting our Tax teammates with IRS audits through the preparation of technical documentation and participation in discussions with IRS engineers and scientists.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong understanding of software engineering techniques and principles, software development, design methodologies, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a passion for documentation.
- Creative thinking and technical writing abilities that enable you to effectively identify and describe our clients’ R&D and innovation-related activities.
- Strong interpersonal and effective team collaboration skills.
- Ability to provide practical approaches to complex situations.
- Ability to apply critical thinking and to ask probative questions to ensure the delivery of high-quality technical work products.
- Ability to manage client expectations.
- Ability to multi-task while adhering to deadlines.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A STEM undergraduate or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering.
- 2+ years of experience in U.S. research and innovation-related incentives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently while simultaneously managing multiple projects.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Willingness to travel as needed and working in a balanced hybrid environment.
Ideally, you will also have
- A Master’s degrees in information systems, science, engineering, green incentives, accounting, valuation, business administration or law, or a Professional designation in at least one of the following fields: Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP); Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) from the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE®); Engineer in Training (EIT); Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM) Certification; Professional Software Developer (PSD) Certification; Project Management Professional (PMP)® from Project Management Institute (PMI); or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- 1+ year of experience in software industry.
What we look for
- Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
- Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
- Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
- Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society – building a better working world, together.
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