Attorney in McLean, VA

In-House

McLean, VA

Attorney in McLean, VA

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Tax Senior

Job Responsibilities:
As a Tax Senior in the Indirect Tax Services group, you will play a pivotal role in managing tax engagements and providing state and local indirect tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to a diverse client base across various industry sectors. Your primary responsibilities will include:

- Researching state and local indirect tax legislation and assisting in drafting client responses and memos.
- Identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and streamline workflow.
- Assisting in various state and local indirect tax consulting projects, including sales & use and excise tax overpayment reviews, assessing tax implications of sales and purchase transactions, audit defense services, nexus planning, and voluntary disclosures.
- Managing engagement workflow and supervising tax consultants and interns on assigned engagements.
- Assisting in the preparation of client billings and account reconciliations.
- Drafting new proposals for prospective and existing clients.
- Coordinating with the in-house tax preparation team and clients' tax departments.
- Conducting detailed technical reviews of state and local indirect tax returns on select engagements.

Education and Experience Information:
Required:
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model requiring US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in state and local indirect tax (sales & use and excise tax).
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA.
- If not CPA eligible:
- Licensed attorney
- Enrolled Agent
- CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation Vertex)
- Experience in preparation and review of state and local indirect tax returns.
- Ability to travel up to 10% on average, based on work requirements and client needs.

Preferred:
- Advanced degree such as a Masters of Tax or JD and/or LLM.
- Previous experience with a Big 4 or large CPA firm.
- Demonstrated experience in state and local indirect tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Supervisory experience.

Salary Information:
The wage range for the Tax Senior role takes into account a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,570 to $151,580. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, with awards depending on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

The company offers a broad range of benefits and values its employees, providing opportunities for professional development and growth. The company's inclusive culture empowers employees to contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference individually and collectively. The company's purpose is to make an impact that matters for its people, clients, and communities, and it offers opportunities to build new skills and take on leadership opportunities through mentorship and formal development programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local laws.