5+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax
Expertise in Pass-Through entities
Experience in state income tax and merger/acquisition planning
Strong communication and writing skills
Proficient in tax research and project management
Responsibilities
Advise clients on pass-through entity state income/franchise tax issues
Focus on state income tax advisory with pass-through entities
Deliver timely, high-quality client service
Manage technical assignments including due diligence and state audit reviews
Research and resolve complex state and local tax matters
Prepare technical memoranda and client deliverables
Draft SALT Alerts and market tax services to clients
Benefits
Hybrid work model
Opportunity for professional development
Collaborative work environment
Engagement with a premier State and Local Tax practice
Involvement in business development and networking opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The State and Local Tax Manager is responsible for addressing clients' complex state and local income/franchise issues through research and collaboration with state and local tax practice colleagues. As a member of the State and Local Tax Practice, additional responsibilities include marketing, networking, and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance.
While the job entails much in the way of researching and communicating (both written and orally) about SALT income/franchise tax matters, we are ultimately looking for someone who is passionate about state and local tax and driven to develop a premier State and Local Tax practice along with us.
Responsibilities include:
Provide clients with detailed advice on complex pass-through entity state income/franchise tax planning matters
The primary focus of this position will be in be state income and franchise tax advisory with extensive work with pass-through entities and merger and acquisition activities
Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
Perform or manage technical assignments in the following areas for state income taxes: pass-through entity tax planning, merger and acquisition strategic planning, due diligence reviews, state tax provision reviews, state filing methodology reviews, state modification research and guidance, apportionment reviews, state income tax audits, nexus studies, and state tax planning
Research and resolve complex state and local tax issues
Prepare technical memoranda, matrices, and other client deliverables
Draft internal and external SALT Alerts
Recognize opportunities and market state and local tax services to clients and prospects
Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients.
Remain up to date on current state tax practices and changes in tax law
Other duties as assigned
Requirements include:
CPA, JD and/or LLM required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
5+ years of current or recent experience in public accounting or corporate tax department
Significant experience working with Pass-Through/Flow-Through Entities
Significant experience working with merger and acquisition planning on the state income tax level
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong tax research skills
Strong project management skills
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About Elliot Davis
Elliot Davis is an accounting firm that provides a range of services, including audit, tax, and consulting. The company serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and real estate. Elliot Davis has more than 800 employees and operates offices in several states, including South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
