Attorney in Dallas, TX

In-House

Dallas, TX

Attorney in Dallas, TX

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Associate, State and Local Tax

Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Associate in the State and Local Tax (SALT) practice, you will be involved in a variety of responsibilities aimed at assisting clients with their state and local tax burdens. Your key duties will include:

- Assisting with state and local tax planning and compliance projects, focusing on technical issues such as apportionment methodologies, tax base modifications, and Tax Reform for corporate and pass-through entities.
- Delivering state and local tax advisory services, including conducting refund reviews, nexus studies, voluntary disclosures, and tax minimization studies for income/franchise tax purposes.
- Conducting independent research on multi-state income/franchise tax issues and developments.
- Handling various tax types, including sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, employment taxes, credits and incentives, and property taxes.
- Participating in client calls to understand critical areas of importance and applying tax technical knowledge to specific client situations.
- Creating concise and complete deliverables that address the critical elements identified by the client.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to communicate work plans, project objectives, and timelines clearly.
- Supporting engagement workflow management and mentoring Associates by delegating tasks, ensuring efficient task completion, and sharing best practices.
- Valuing diverse perspectives and creating opportunities for individuals to contribute comfortably.
- Building client relationships and demonstrating a working knowledge of client businesses, with opportunities to assume additional responsibilities quickly.
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients by leveraging working knowledge of client businesses.
- Assisting with business development, including add-on work by creating business development resources and proposal materials.
- Building internal relationships with other members of the Tax team and the broader company.

Education and Experience Information:
The candidate should have the following qualifications:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with State and Local Tax.
- CPA or Licensed Attorney (or in the process of pursuing).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Power BI.
- The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage deadlines effectively.
- A high motivation to learn and grow, with a detail-oriented and strong organizational skill set.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 annually. This is dependent on several variables, including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition to the base salary, the company offers a discretionary bonus program based on various factors, including individual and firm performance.

Additional Information:
The company prioritizes employee well-being and offers benefits and resources to support personal and professional development. Employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in fringe benefits, which include healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Eligible employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan. The company offers paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days varies based on tenure and role type.

The company is committed to inclusive diversity, celebrating independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact clients and shape the industry. It embraces diversity and fosters inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. The company is an equal opportunity employer, promoting equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

Unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters are not accepted unless engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that the company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.