Job Title:
Tax Senior Associate, National Office (State & Local Tax)
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform apportionment and revenue sourcing for income, business activity, and indirect taxes.
- Engage in state tax forecasting, tax planning, and maintain a deep knowledge of tax law.
- Coordinate the . State and Local income and franchise tax accrual process.
- Manage the review process for State and Local tax returns.
- Represent clients in tax controversies and implement state tax planning for corporations, individuals, and partnerships.
- Support tax engine consulting, optimization, training, and implementation for clients.
- Focus areas include income franchise taxes, business licenses, sales & use taxes, other transactional taxes, property taxes, and state credits and incentives.
- Manage implementation and support the preparation of thought leadership related to any multistate income/sales tax-related legislation enacted.
- Conduct multistate technical research to support filing positions.
- Develop tools to assist clients in more efficiently managing the tax compliance process.
- Make recommendations on business and process improvements related to SALT (State and Local Tax) filings.
Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of state and local tax experience in public accounting or a related field is required.
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exam, or possess a CPA, State Bar Exam, EA, or other relevant certification.
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Familiarity with OneSource, GoSystems, and other software and databases is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of tax reporting, tax research, and tax planning on a multi-state level is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation.
- Possession of a CPA or equivalent credential.
- Knowledge of Power-BI, Alteryx, advanced Excel skills, or comparable software.
Salary Information:
- In Illinois, the compensation range for this position is $78,000-$110,000.
- In Colorado, the compensation range for this position is $78,000-$110,000.
- In Southern California, the compensation range for this position is $82,000-$125,000.
- Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.
Additional Information:
The company emphasizes career growth by providing access to a network of supportive professionals and resources. They offer a unique work environment that integrates personal passions with professional responsibilities. The company is recognized among the top 20 largest accounting and consulting firms in the nation and is noted as one of the best places to work.
Benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous PTO plan and paid sick time, flexible work arrangements, a 401K with profit sharing, a wellness program, generous parental leave, and 11 paid holidays. The company also complies with fair employment practices, including the SF Fair Chance Ordinance and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
The company provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. They prohibit workplace harassment and maintain a policy that applies to all employment terms and conditions. The company does not accept unsolicited candidates or resumes from staffing agencies or third-party services without a pre-existing agreement.
