State Local Tax Income Franchise Tax Senior Associate

Join a leading professional services firm and be part of a team that delivers exceptional tax solutions to clients across multiple industries.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 2–6 years of progressive tax compliance or consulting experience
- Strong knowledge of State & Local Tax, especially income & franchise tax
- Experience with multi-state tax compliance and consulting
- Strong tax research, analytical & problem-solving skills
- Experience preparing/reviewing tax returns
- Knowledge of audit defense and sales/use tax reviews
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines
- CPA, JD or IPT certification preferred
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior tax professionals preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage SALT client engagements from planning through completion
- Prepare and review State & Local Income/Franchise Tax returns
- Conduct multi-state tax reviews and technical research
- Prepare tax memorandums and client correspondence
- Perform reverse sales tax reviews and audit defense
- Identify exemptions, credits, incentives and tax-saving opportunities
- Respond to federal, state and local tax authorities
- Supervise, train and mentor associates and interns
- Manage project budgets, deadlines and client deliverables