R&D Tax Senior
Baker Tilly • Full Time • $81,900–$126,500 / year
Posted on Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: Responsibilities Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for a Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits Senior to join our growing Federal Credits & Incentives practice! Our R&D Tax Credits practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., who work with clients to develop an efficient and cost-effective approach for identifying and documenting eligible R&D activities and costs. Our team has assisted clients in a variety of industries to identify, document and sustain federal and state R&D credits through a comprehensive understanding of their business operations. Location: Seattle, WA You will enjoy this role if: You would like to work directly with CFO’s, owners and leaders from middle market companies to help them increase cash flow, reduce tax liability and optimize investment in new technology You thrive in opportunities to hone your technical skills and will enjoy working with a variety of clients that present exposure to unique technical challenges You crave a leadership opportunity to help build a fast growing, entrepreneurial R&D tax credits practice who is also down-to-earth and thrives in collaboration You want to be part of a firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow What you’ll do: Be a trusted advisor to middle market clients by providing strategic R&D tax credits consulting services that includes: Help manage research and development (R&D) tax credit and deduction studies including client interviews, reviewing client data, developing client and industry specific tools and templates and preparing technical reports Research and draft technical memoranda related to R&D matters Provide audit defense assistance for clients being audited by the IRS or state taxing authorities Develop an understanding of the client’s business and become a functional expert in the area Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs Minimum Qualifications 4- year degree License eligible for CPA, EA, CMI or PE. Preferred Qualifications Masters or advanced degree preferred 3 years professional experience Three (3) + year(s) of R&D work experience required Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects. The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. The national pay rate range is $81,900 to $110,000 In Seattle, WA: pay rate range is $94,200 to $126,500
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