Overview
Key responsibilities:
As a Senior Associate within SALT, Federal & PCS you will:
– Assist with various state and local tax planning and compliance projects including deep technical issues surrounding areas such as apportionment methodologies, tax base modifications, and Tax Reform for corporate income/franchise and pass-through entities
– Deliver state and local tax advisory services, including refund reviews, nexus studies, voluntary disclosures, tax minimization studies for income/franchise tax purposes
– Independently research multi-state income/franchise tax issues and developments
– Regularly be exposed to sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, employment taxes, credits and incentives, and property taxes
– Attend client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations
– Create deliverables that are concise, complete and address the elements deemed critical by the client
– Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and clearly communicate work plan, project objectives, and timelines
– Support the engagement workflow management and mentor Associates when they are supporting the same projects by delegating appropriate tasks, ensuring they complete tasks efficiently and sharing best practices
– Value diversity of perspectives and create opportunities for individuals to feel comfortable contributing
– Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses; with opportunity to assume additional responsibility quickly
– Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients by using working knowledge of client businesses
Qualifications/ Ideal Experience:
– Degree in Accounting
– 3-6 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 including the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely
– Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
– Experience with all Microsoft Office products
– Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
– High motivation to learn and grow
– Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills