Tax Manager - State and Local Tax

Keiter

$108K — $141K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in public accounting or tax consulting, focusing on state and local tax clients.
  • 3+ years of direct state and local tax experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting.
  • Active CPA license.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills in state and local taxation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and tax preparation software.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a resource for multistate sales and use tax matters.
  • Deliver multi-state and local tax consulting services addressing various income-related tax issues.
  • Conduct reviews of complex state and local returns.
  • Identify opportunities for clients to minimize their multi-state tax burden.
  • Provide analysis and modeling of tax structuring alternatives.
  • Research complex state and local tax issues using relevant authorities.
  • Lead complex engagements and aim to expand client services.
  • Participate in staff development through training and feedback.
  • Prepare transaction work for intricate client situations.
  • Generate new business by seeking out clients and following up with leads.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K, HSA, and FSA options.
  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
  • Disability and life assurance benefits.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Care Leave.
  • Resources to support you and your family.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • Serve as a resource in a wide range of multistate sales and use tax matters, including FAS 5, reverse audits, tax planning, consulting, compliance, automation, mergers and acquisitions, controversy, and audit defense.
  • Deliver a full range of multi-state and local tax consulting services, addressing various issues in the area of income, franchise, capital stock, license, and gross receipts taxes.
  • Conduct primary and secondary review of complicated or complex state and local returns.
  • Identify opportunities to minimize clients' multi-state tax burden through optimal filing methods, exemptions, credits/incentives, structuring alternatives, etc.
  • Provide analysis and modeling of structuring alternatives.
  • Research complex state and local tax issues using state statutes, regulations, case law, and other relevant authorities/guidance.
  • Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value, quality tax advice, and seek to expand services to clients.
  • Participate in the development of staff through one-on-one teachable moments and offering feedback on a regular basis.
  • Prepare transaction work for complex client situations.
  • Actively participate in the generation of additional business by seeking out new clients and follow-through with leads.
  • Contribute to and foster a positive work environment.


What We Offer

  • A large variety of client industries, allowing for diverse day-to-day tax projects
  • Opportunities to build close, trusted relationships with clients
  • An open environment that encourages new ideas and innovative methodologies
  • Ongoing professional development and continuing education programs
  • Access to multiple niche service and industry teams aligned with your interests
  • A supportive, collaborative team environment
  • A flexible work environment designed to support your professional and personal goals
  • Opportunities for community involvement and impact


What You Bring

  • Strong technical and analytical skills in state and local taxation
  • Ability to manage deadlines and meet time constraints in a fast-paced environment
  • A relationship-focused mindset with a passion for helping clients achieve their goals
  • Desire to coach and develop tax associates through knowledge sharing
  • Professional, inclusive demeanor that contributes to a positive team culture
  • Willingness to support business development efforts
  • 5+ years of experience in public accounting, tax consulting, or similar, with a focus on state and local tax clients
  • 3+ years of direct state and local tax experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Active CPA license
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and tax preparation software


Pay

  • The anticipated hiring range for this position is $108,600-$141,200 and is dependent on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.


Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401K, HSA, and FSA
  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
  • Disability and life assurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Care Leave
  • Additional Programs and resources to support you and your family


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