State and Local Tax Senior (Sales & Use Tax/Indirect Tax)

Bennett Thrasher • $75K — $95K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of relevant state and local tax experience, focusing on sales/use tax
  • Familiarity with key sales and use tax concepts like nexus and taxability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and capable of handling large data sets
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Preferred accreditation: Licensed CPA, Licensed Attorney, or CMI
  • A Master's in Taxation or LLM in Taxation is a plus
  • Previous experience at a Big 4 or large CPA firm is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Execute and support sales and use tax engagements, including nexus studies and exposure reviews
  • Participate in client calls and provide timely updates and next steps documentation
  • Utilize AI software to enhance and streamline workflows
  • Assist with sales tax technology enablement, including software testing and troubleshooting
  • Support exposure mitigation efforts with VDAs and audit support
  • Prepare organized workpapers and clear client-ready summaries
  • Coordinate engagement workflow and mentor junior team members
  • Stay updated on state and local tax developments and contribute to process improvements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with experienced CPAs and attorneys
  • Focus on innovative client solutions with a strong emphasis on client service
  • Exposure to utilizing advanced AI technologies in tax processes
  • Chance to contribute to practice growth through knowledge sharing and improvements
  • Mentoring opportunities for career development within the firm
Full Job Description
Bennett Thrasher ("BT") is seeking a State and Local Tax Senior with 2-4 years of relevant experience in sales/use tax. This position will support our growing State and Local Tax Practice by working closely with experienced CPAs and attorneys who specialize in these areas. The ideal candidate has a passion for client service, strong technical knowledge of sales/use tax matters, and an entrepreneurial spirit to help develop innovative solutions for clients.

Responsibilities:
  • Execute and support sales and use tax engagements, including nexus studies, exposure reviews, taxability research, and other consulting projects
  • Participate in client calls and internal working sessions; provide clear, timely project status updates and document next steps
  • Utilize and improve workflows using artificial intelligence software provided by BT
  • Assist clients with sales tax technology enablement (e.g., automated sales tax software implementations), including data gathering, testing, and troubleshooting
  • Support exposure mitigation efforts by reviewing analysis and workpapers for voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), audit support, and related planning recommendations
  • Prepare well-organized workpapers, technical memoranda, and client-ready summaries that clearly communicate findings, assumptions, and recommendations
  • Coordinate day-to-day engagement workflow, including task management, prioritization, and coaching of junior team members as needed
  • Stay current on state and local tax developments and contribute to practice growth through process improvement, internal knowledge sharing, and client service excellence

Qualifications:
  • 2-4 years of relevant state and local tax experience, with a focus on sales/use tax
  • Familiarity with key sales and use tax concepts (e.g., nexus, taxability, VDAs)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with large data sets
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Actively pursuing or holding one of the following accreditations is preferred:
    • Licensed CPA
    • Licensed Attorney
    • CMI
  • A Master of Taxation or LLM in Taxation is a plus
  • Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience preferred

About Bennett Thrasher

Bennett Thrasher is a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm provides tax, accounting, assurance, and consulting services to clients in a variety of industries, including real estate, construction, healthcare, and technology. Bennett Thrasher was founded in 1980 and has grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the Southeast. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and has a reputation for delivering innovative solutions to complex business problems.
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Size
700 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
* Ladders Estimates

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