Senior Associate, State and Local Tax

Aprio

Senior Associate in State and Local Tax at Aprio, helping clients maximize their opportunities. Work with a high-growth CPA and advisory firm with vast growth opportunities.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze large volumes of purchase transactions (AP data, fixed assets, invoices, etc.) to identify potential overpayments
Perform detailed invoice-level review, including vendor charges, tax calculations, and product/service taxability
Evaluate common overpayment drivers, including: Misapplied exemptions, Incorrect tax rates, Vendor errors
Develop and document defensible refund positions supported by statutory/regulatory guidance
Review client financial data (GL, AP, tax returns, contracts) to identify overpayment trends and root causes
Develop an understanding of client operations (especially manufacturing environments) to identify exemption opportunities beyond surface-level transaction testing
Identify process gaps that drive recurring overpayments
Work with client systems and third-party invoice imaging / document management platforms to locate, extract, and download supporting invoices and documentation
Communicate findings, methodologies, and recommendations to clients in a clear, defensible manner
Maintain Aprio’s “hands-off” delivery model by minimizing client burden while ensuring data accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–5 years experience in: State and local tax (SALT), OR Audit, data analytics, or transaction-based consulting
Strong understanding of sales and use tax concepts, including exemptions and taxability
Experience working with large datasets (Excel, data extracts, or similar tools)
Prior sales and use tax experience is preferred but not required
Experience with manufacturing or multi-state operations
Exposure to indirect tax consulting or refund claims
CPA, JD, or IPT certification (or in progress)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisInvoice-Level ReviewTax CalculationsExemption IdentificationOverpayment AnalysisFinancial Data ReviewProcess Gap IdentificationRefund Position DevelopmentLarge Dataset ManagementStatutory Guidance Application

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationDetail OrientationProblem SolvingClient Relationship Management

Certifications

CPAJDIPT Certification