Job Category: Location Advisory Services
Level: Entry-Level
Time Type: Full-time
Location: Indianapolis, IN
The role: McGuire Sponsel is seeking a Project Analyst for our Location Advisory Services team. As a Project Analyst, you will collaborate with our internal team of project managers, consultants, and market leaders on project data collection, application processes and timelines, annual compliance and reporting requirements, management of state and local application templates, and state-specific incentive research and mechanics of state-specific benefits. You will assist with managing incentive projects while effectively and timely communicating with clients and economic development organizations. The professional in this role will learn from experienced leadership to expand and develop their consulting and analytical skillset, while also gaining immediate client responsibilities and opportunities for future advancement.
What you will do:
- Gain knowledge and understanding of multi-state and local credit and incentive programs.
- Assist with identifying and applying state-specific incentives programs to client situations.
- Effectively manage project timelines, document preparation and review, and research analysis.
- Provide detailed analysis of data related to project parameters.
- Deliver work products that meet or exceed client expectations.
- Complete incentive applications and compile business and project specific details.
- Maintain and develop relationships on various state and local tax consulting/compliance engagements.
- Manage reporting and compliance for clients across municipalities and states across the U.S.
- Work with legal and tax professional partners to provide integrated services to clients.
- Work with C-level executives and financial professionals within closely held businesses and publicly traded companies to identify and achieve their objectives.
- Prepare and deliver project presentations to state and local representatives.
- Assist in streamlining internal operations and project management processes.
What you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting, finance, economics, political science, or related business field.
- 1-3 years of professional experience is desirable, but recent college graduate applications will be accepted and considered.
- No prior experience with Location Advisory Services is necessary.
- A consultative mindset, strong interpersonal skills, excels in client situations.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A valid United States driver’s license.
- Ability to reliably transport yourself to various client locations across the country, as needed.
Who we are: McGuire Sponsel is a national specialty tax consulting firm that has experienced tremendous growth while serving leading accounting firms and businesses across the country by offering tax services that fall outside traditional practices. Partnering with local, regional, and global firms, McGuire Sponsel offers Fixed Asset Services, R&D Tax Credit Services, Global Business Services, and Location Advisory Services. We are committed to providing high-quality service with integrity in a way that helps partner firms bring value to their clients. Our approach has allowed us to become a trusted resource to the industry.
What we offer: A career at McGuire Sponsel gives individuals the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in a team environment. Benefits include:
- Competitive paid time off, 401k and health and wellness benefits.
- Recently renovated office space in proximity to restaurants, shops, and cultural centers.
- Building amenities including a high-end fitness center, coffee shop, and restaurant.
- Summer Friday hours.
- Team building and social outings, community outreach, and philanthropy activities.
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