Assist middle market and Fortune 500 clients with evaluating and resolving state and local income tax issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable state tax laws.
Assist with SALT compliance quality control reviews and perform research on relevant state tax law; Assist clients with state and local tax audit disputes.
Draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax issues.
Interact and manage multiple clients in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
Maintain internal relationships with colleagues, other service lines and engagement/project teams.
Develop and retain technical tax expertise.
Proactively identify and communicate issues as they arise.
Maintain a positive and “team player” attitude.
Become familiar with and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures.
Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, math, finance, business, economics, or a related field of study.
Master’s Degree in Taxation, or JD / LL.M preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CPA, bar membership or equivalent credential preferred. (If not certified, candidates must meet educational requirements to obtain license upon hire in state of employment)
Minimum of one (1) year of experience with a law firm or public accounting firm, or analogous industry or public sector / tax agency experience focused on SALT income tax matters.
Previous experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on state and local tax issues highly preferred.
Demonstrated skills in the areas of legal research and writing, time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving.
Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills.
Experience in serving mid-market clients preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to travel, as needed.

Benefits

Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax researchstate tax lawlocal tax lawSALT compliancetechnical writingtax auditfinancial analysisaccounting principleslegal researchproject management

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationproblem solvingtime managementleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailteam player

Certifications

CPAJDLL.M