As a Senior Associate in Armanino’s State & Local Tax (Sales & Use Tax) practice, you will support multistate compliance and consulting engagements, contribute to technical analyses, and help deliver high-quality client service while continuing to develop your expertise in indirect tax.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and review sales and use tax returns and filings across multiple jurisdictions

• Support sales and use tax compliance and consulting engagements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery

• Assist with nexus determinations, taxability analysis, and transaction-level reviews

• Conduct multistate tax research to support filing positions, audit responses, and client guidance

• Support state tax controversy matters, including audits, notices, and inquiries

• Assist with tax technology initiatives, including tax engine implementation, optimization, and data validation

• Learn and utilize cutting-edge technology to provide timely, accurate, and efficient client service

• Develop tools and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in the compliance process

• Make recommendations on business and process improvements related to sales and use tax filings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related discipline

• Minimum 3 years of State & Local Tax experience, with a focus on sales and use tax

• CPA, EA, or ability to pursue relevant certification (including CPA, EA, or JD/Tax Attorney pathway)

• Experience with multistate tax compliance, research, and indirect tax concepts

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation

• CPA or equivalent credential

• Public accounting experience preferred

• Experience with tax technology tools (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, OneSource, Alteryx, Power BI, or comparable)

• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $92,100 - $125,400. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $96,100 - $131,100. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance