State & Local Tax Manager

RKL LLP

State & Local Tax Manager focusing on income/franchise tax for RKL. Managing SALT projects, compliance, and client relationships with a focus on professional development.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review income/franchise/gross receipts and sales/use tax nexus studies and risk assessments to identify filing responsibilities, identify SALT risks, and ensure compliance.
Prepare and review voluntary disclosure applications, agreements, and related documentation.
Perform technical reviews of state income/franchise tax returns.
Interpret and advise on Public Law 86-272 and its impact on state income tax filings.
Serve as a help desk technical resource for income/franchise/gross receipts tax questions from internal and external clients.
Guide internal and external clients on multi-state apportionment projects, including cost of performance and market-based sourcing approaches.
Perform SALT due diligence for buy-side and sell-side clients.
Be willing to assist with sales and use tax matters, including taxability reviews, audit defense, and help desk questions from internal and external clients.
Manage internal and external client relationships in a clear and responsive manner.
Collaborate with SALT Practice Leader to develop and implement best practices and innovative tax solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA license or JD strongly preferred
5+ years of experience focused in state & local tax within a public accounting firm
5+ years’ experience of progressive tax consulting experience across a wide range of industries preferred
Prior experience in coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals required
Expert knowledge in state and local tax laws and principles
Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute, based on firm focus and future of the tax service line
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvy
Self-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/dental/vision insurance
life insurance
flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses
short-term/long-term disability
competitive paid time off
401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing

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Hard Skills & Tools

state and local tax lawstax compliancetax risk assessmentmulti-state apportionmenttax due diligencetaxability reviewsaudit defensetechnical reviews of tax returnsvoluntary disclosure applicationscoaching and training

Soft Skills

organization skillsattention to detailleadership skillscoaching skillsmultitaskingverbal communicationwritten communicationclient service focusanalytical skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

CPA licenseJD