POSITION: State and Local Tax - Income and Franchise Senior AssociateLOCATION: Los Angeles, CAWORK TYPE: OnsiteSALARY: $101,200 - $129,030/yrTYPE: PermanentCATEGORY: Accounting / FinanceJOB SUMMARY:As a State and Local Tax - Income and Franchise Senior Associate, you will deliver a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services for multiple clients with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You will collaborate with the Income/Franchise Tax team and work closely with staff on various tax matters across all phases of project and engagement management.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Run client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects while managing to budget- Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects; assess staff performance for engagement reviews and perform in-charge role as needed- Deliver a full range of State & Local Tax services including tax return preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, and drafting client correspondence- Manage assignments including reverse sales tax reviews, audit defense, and research of sales tax issues- Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities; gain increasing responsibility in the review process- Conduct multi-disciplinary, multi-state reviews analyzing income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, ad valorem taxes, and others to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures that reduce client tax burden- Prepare returns for complex State & Local Income/Franchise Tax matters and demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts- Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities- Perform other duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting- Minimum two to six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Strong teamwork and analytical skills with attention to detail- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel- Ability to travel as neededPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in TaxationCOMPENSATION:Base salary range: $101,200 - $129,030/yr, plus annual bonus. Placement within the pay range is based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.---SCREENING QUESTIONS:1. Can you describe your specific experience with State and Local Income and Franchise Tax compliance over the past 2-6 years, including the types of clients and complexity of returns you've handled?2. Walk us through your experience supervising, training, and mentoring junior staff or interns on tax projects. How have you assessed their performance and provided guidance?3. Tell us about your experience conducting multi-state tax reviews that analyze income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, and ad valorem taxes. What was the most complex situation you've managed?4. Describe your experience with reverse sales tax reviews and sales tax research. What audit defense work have you performed with tax authorities?5. Do you hold or are you actively working toward a CPA, JD, or Certified Member status with the Institute for Professionals in Taxation? If not, what is your timeline?6. What is your experience managing client tax engagements from start to finish, including planning, budgeting, and execution? Can you provide a specific example?7. Given that this role requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills, can you describe a complex tax analysis or project where you used Excel extensively to identify tax savings opportunities?