The Cost Segregation Associate supports the delivery of fixed asset advisory services, including construction cost segregation, fixed asset depreciation consulting, and repairs and maintenance analyses. This position prepares client deliverables, performs tax and technical research, analyzes property and construction information, and maintains supporting documentation under the direction of senior team members. The role supports client engagements involving new construction, renovations, acquisitions, and other capital investments while contributing to project management, client service, business development, and professional development activities.

Job Duties:

Prepares cost segregation reports, fixed asset schedules, depreciation calculations, and related client deliverables

Collects, reviews, and organizes client financial data, construction documents, property records, and asset information

Applies industry standards, firm policies, and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements to assigned projects

Performs research involving the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, Revenue Procedures, Tax Court decisions, and other tax authorities

Identifies technical issues requiring additional research and summarizes research findings for team review

Analyzes building components, personal property, land improvements, and construction costs under supervision

Reviews blueprints, project specifications, invoices, fixed asset records, and other supporting documents

Communicates data gaps, technical issues, and project status updates to team members and management

Supports client relationship management and communicates project requirements, timelines, and information requests

Participates in client meetings, property tours, presentations, and internal project discussions

Provides support for client recommendations involving depreciation, cost recovery, and fixed asset tax treatment

Coordinates with tax, accounting, engineering, and other service teams to support timely completion of deliverables

Manages assigned tasks across multiple projects while meeting established deadlines

Supports proposals, presentations, marketing activities, networking activities, and business development initiatives

Develops technical knowledge of cost segregation, fixed asset depreciation, construction methods, and applicable tax authorities

Travels periodically for client meetings, property inspections, training, and team activities

Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or Economics, required

Experience:

Accounting, tax, construction, real estate, or fixed asset advisory internship experience, required

Experience preparing client deliverables, financial analyses, research memoranda, or technical reports, required

Leadership experience in an academic, professional, or community setting, required

One year of accounting, tax, client service, construction, cost estimation, engineering, or fixed asset analysis experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

Progress toward Certified Public Accountant licensure, preferred

Enrolled Agent certification, preferred

Professional certification in engineering, drafting, construction, or real estate, preferred

Software:

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, required

Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, preferred

Experience with fixed asset accounting, property management, construction management, or depreciation software, preferred

Experience with blueprint viewing, computer-aided design, or construction estimating software, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of cost segregation and fixed asset depreciation concepts

Knowledge of construction methods, building systems, and construction terminology

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, project specifications, invoices, and construction documents

Familiarity with industry reference manuals, including R.S. Means and Marshall Valuation

Knowledge of federal tax authorities governing depreciation and capital asset classification

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and technical research skills

Ability to organize detailed financial, property, and project information

Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting project deadlines

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a client service team

Ability to interact professionally with clients, team members, and employees at all organizational levels

Strong initiative and interest in developing the Fixed Asset Advisory Services practice

Ability to build and maintain professional networks

Willingness to travel periodically

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