Senior R&D Tax Associate in Saint Paul, Minnesota at Redpath and Company

At Redpath, you’ll be valued for who you are and supported in where you’re going. We’ve created a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and genuine relationships, where caring is at the core of how we treat each other and our clients. You’ll do meaningful work here with people who bring a positive, solution-focused mindset to every challenge. Our team is proactive in all we do, taking initiative, clearing roadblocks, and staying ahead for our clients and each other. Here, your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and your work drives real impact. We’re driven to improve, grow, and deliver excellence together, personally and professionally. This isn’t just a job. It’s a place to build a career and a community.

We’re seeking a Senior R&D Tax Associate to join our rapidly growing tax practice. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering and expanding Redpath’s R&D tax credit services. You’ll work closely with clients across a variety of industries, helping them identify and claim valuable federal and state tax incentives while gaining visibility and mentorship within a collaborative team.

Support the development and execution of R&D tax credit engagements

Assist clients in identifying, qualifying, documenting, and maximizing R&D tax credit opportunities

Conduct tax research and analyze technical tax issues related to R&D and other incentives

Participate in and help manage day-to-day engagement execution and project implementation

Collaborate with internal teams and serve as a subject matter resource on R&D tax credits

Build trusted client relationships and support business development initiatives

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required)

CPA or advanced degree/certification (MST, LLM, JD) preferred

3–6 years of experience in public accounting or tax consulting, with exposure to R&D tax credits

Familiarity with tax credits and incentives (e.g., IRC 179D, IRC 45L, cost segregation, etc.) a plus

Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Willingness to travel to client locations as needed

Alignment with Redpath’s core values: Caring, Committed, Continuously Improving, Confident, and Connected

About Redpath & Company:

Caring - We show genuine care for our clients and colleagues through meaningful relationships, collaboration, and a constant commitment to adding value in everything we do.Proactive - We take initiative, resolve potential obstacles, and are intentional with solutions provided to stay ahead of challenges and opportunities for our clients.Positive - We cultivate a solution-oriented culture that embraces change, encourages collaboration, and thrives in the face of challenges.Driven - We maintain an unwavering focus on excellence, consistently improving and delivering beyond expectations across all our projects

Redpath and Company helps clients make more informed decisions that contribute to their financial well-being by providing proactive, innovative, and value-driven CPA and advisory services for closely-held businesses, private equity, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Core commercial industries served include manufacturing and distribution; construction, real estate, and engineering; and technology.

Areas of service expertise include audit and assurance; personal, business, and international tax; state and local tax; sales and use tax; and succession and estate planning. Redpath also guides clients throughout the entire business life cycle with performance optimization and process improvement; M&A advisory, including corporate and deal strategy, due diligence (financial, tax, operations, and IT), financial modeling, and M&A integration; accounting and management outsourcing; and valuations.

The firm was founded in 1971. With offices located in St. Paul and White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the firm ranks as one of the top CPA and advisory firms in Minnesota.

Redpath is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. For more information, visit www.redpathcpas.com.

Redpath and Company offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision plansHSA and FSAVoluntary Long-Term DisabilityCompany paid Short-Term DisabilityPaid parenting leave401k plan with company match after 6 months of service

Redpath and Company is an equal opportunity employer and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.