McNees Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking an experienced Tax Specialist to join our Corporate and Tax Group. At McNees, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration - where your ideas matter, and your contributions make a real impact. Responsibilities: • Handle tax due diligence activities for merger and acquisition transactions, particularly on the buy-side; but also on the seller-side • Assess and analyze tax implications of merger and acquisition transactions; • Develop tax-efficient structuring solutions for clients; • Identify potential tax risks and opportunities; • Prepare and review tax returns and other necessary tax documents; • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations; • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including attorneys and other advisors, to implement tax strategies; • Provide tax advisory services to clients, including advising on tax implications of different merger and acquisition strategies; • Stay updated on tax legislation changes that may impact merger and acquisition transactions; • Support McNees' Corporate & Tax practice group; • Collaborate with and support other practice groups at McNees; • Assist in the negotiation process from a tax perspective; • Communicate tax strategies to clients and stakeholders; • Conduct thorough research and analysis; • Assist attorney with various technical tax issues; Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration • Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) • 7+ years' experience with Federal & State sales tax, particularly multi-state • Experience working on M&A transactions required • Experience working in public accounting firm preferred • In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local income and sales tax laws; and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Ability to interpret and apply complex tax laws • Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries (and pass through tax implications) • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • High ethical standards and professional integrity Working Conditions: • Normal law office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, extreme temperature, and the like. #LI-DNP #LI-Hybrid