State and Local Tax Specialist - Senior/Manager Levels

State and Local Tax Specialist - Senior/Manager Levels

We are seeking experienced CPAs to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm. As part of our SALT tax team, you will have a significant impact on our large and diverse client base, which ranges from SEC to closely held companies across various industries. We emphasize a reasonable work-life balance, offer excellent benefits, substantial bonuses, and rapid career progression. This position aims to harness your expertise in managing and optimizing state and local tax strategies for our esteemed clients.

Salary: DOE per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and delegate specialty tax research projects to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Actively participate in client meetings and tax planning efforts, especially for larger clients, to maximize tax optimization.
• Serve as a resource on specialty tax/state and local tax issues during consultations with tax preparers/specialists and auditing and accounting staff.
• Take on direct client service responsibilities where appropriate, under delegation from partners or managers.
• Inform internal teams about significant tax developments that could impact client engagements.
• Manage tax audit processes and represent clients before taxing authorities at hearings and appeals.
• Compose technical memoranda and correspondence addressing client matters and queries.
• Contribute to the firm's development efforts through involvement in community activities and industry events.
• Responsible for the supervision and development of junior staff, including overseeing their training program.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in public accounting, focused on tax return complexity and scope.
• At least two (2) years of experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience, managing tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Maintain a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education annually.
• CPA certification is preferred, or a J.D. with a strong tax law background.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in taxation is highly favored.
• Demonstrated depth of knowledge in current tax laws and strategies.

Skills:

• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel for financial analyses.
• Proficiency in tax preparation, research, and planning software programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact convincingly with clients and tax authorities.
• Highly developed organizational and project management capabilities to meet continuous deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and lead teams, fostering a learning and development environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous bonus potential based on performance and firm profitability.
• 5% employer contribution to 401K program.
• Support for continued professional education and certification.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a growth-oriented firm.