Attorney in Morristown, NJ

In-House

Morristown, NJ

Attorney in Morristown, NJ

Non-practicing Attorney

3-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Tax Senior, Unclaimed Property Tax; State and Local Tax (SALT)

Job Responsibilities:
As a Tax Senior in the Unclaimed Property Tax group, you will play a crucial role in tax engagements, providing state tax consulting and compliance services to a diverse array of clients across various industry sectors. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad range of tasks that are vital for the effective management of unclaimed property tax issues. These include:

- Providing tailored services based on client needs, whether complementing an in-house unclaimed property team or fully outsourcing responsibilities.
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the assessment, audit, or voluntary disclosure agreement processes.
- Developing and managing written communications and facilitating verbal discussions with clients, legal counsel, and state representatives.
- Tracking client requests and submissions, assisting with record reviews, including tax documents, accounting records, and policies and procedures.
- Performing data analysis to identify potential risks associated with unclaimed property.
- Developing and presenting strategic solutions to clients to mitigate potential unclaimed property exposure.
- Assisting in drafting final deliverables and reports for both client and state submissions.
- Demonstrating critical thinking to bring order to unstructured problems and using a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
- Reviewing your work and that of others to ensure quality, accuracy, and relevance.
- Seeking and embracing opportunities that expose you to different situations, environments, and perspectives.
- Using straightforward and structured communication to influence and connect with others effectively.

Education and Experience Information:
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to perform responsibilities within a hybrid work model requiring US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in state and local tax, with at least 1 year specifically in Unclaimed Property tax.
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Possession of one of the following active accreditations, or willingness and ability to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
- If not CPA eligible:
- Licensed attorney
- Enrolled Agent
- Certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).
- Ability to travel up to 10% on average, based on the work, clients, and industries/sectors served.

Preferred Qualifications:
- An advanced degree such as a Master's of Tax, JD, and/or LLM.
- Previous experience with a Big 4 or large CPA firm.
- Supervisory experience.

Salary Information:
The wage range for this role takes into account a variety of factors, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for geographic differentials associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $68,180 to $144,300.

Additional Information:
Applicants with a need for accommodation can find more information on the company's website. The company is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and offers a broad range of benefits. The inclusive culture at the company empowers employees to contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference both individually and collectively. The company's purpose is to make an impact that matters for its people, clients, and communities. Professional development opportunities are available for employees at all levels, offering a variety of ways to grow throughout their careers.

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, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including fair chance hiring ordinances.