Research & Development Tax Staff - 2026

Job description
At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care—about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you will work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you will have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges.

We provide the world’s most innovative companies with specialized accounting, consulting, and wealth management services to help them embrace emerging opportunity.

At Moss Adams, where you take your career is up to you.

Here, you will be challenged and rewarded for leadership, technical excellence, and inspired perspectives. That’s why we offer opportunities to build your skills and plan your personalized career path in a supportive environment, including five weeks paid vacation to start, continued education reimbursement, and an employer 401(k) match—plus a whole lot more.

Moss Adams is currently seeking Research & Development Tax Staff in Seattle. The projected start date for most of these positions is one year from the date of offer.

Research & Development Tax Staff participate in project planning, conduct interviews and analyze information to identify eligible tax credits, and prepare supporting work paper documentation. Additionally, staff participate in the preparation of R&D tax credit studies, conduct research and draft technical memoranda.

Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.



Qualifications:

Please note: You must attach your resume and unofficial transcripts to your online application to be considered.



Required Qualifications:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Moss Adams will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT)
Must have a bachelor’s degree, with a preference for accounting majors
If an accounting major, must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA license upon hire
Ability to commute as needed throughout the region; to include Moss Adams’ offices
Ability to travel to client locations, including overnight stays, with travel expectations varying by department and office locations
Seasonal flexibility to work overtime or additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
Preferred Qualifications:

Major in Accounting or coursework in technology-related fields highly desirable
Master of Tax or JD/LLM preferred
Reside within a commutable distance of a Moss Adams office and be willing to work from the office on a regular basis
Excellent customer service skills; Ability to understand own and others' emotions to achieve desired goals
Creative problem solving, critical thinking and research skills; Organize information and exercise well-reasoned judgment
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrate confidence in decision making and poise in professional setting
Work effectively both as part of a team and independently
Highly motivated and embrace challenges as an opportunity to grow
Quickly adapt to a changing work environment, including the use of software, systems and technology
Outstanding organization and project management skills; Take responsibility for quality and timeliness of projects
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.



Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@mossadams.com.



Some local/state regulations require employers to disclose the pay range in job postings. While this is the typical range of pay for the position, actual pay may vary based on internal equity, knowledge, experience, skillset, and geographic location among other factors. It’s uncommon for an individual to be hired at the top end of the pay range. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our careers page.