A mid-sized accounting firm committed to providing exceptional client accounting services is currently recruiting a talented individual to join their team as a State And Local Tax (Senior/ Supervisor).
Reporting To: SALT Manager
Key responsibilities:
60% review and 40% preparation of franchise and income tax returns for various states, including exemptions, credits, and incentives.
Participate in a full range of SALT engagements, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, and counseling clients in defending against state audits.
Assist with sales/use taxes to identify corporate structures that can reduce client's tax liability.
Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.
Participate in continuing education classes to stay up to date on accounting standards and tax law.
Assist with training and developing staff.
Manage a team of 4.
Key experience and skills
CPA eligible or have JD/ passed the bar
3-7 years in direct tax experience (state franchise and income tax)
Bachelors or Masters degree in accounting or tax.
3-7 years of SALT experience in a mid-market public accounting firm
Experience in tax research, tax returns and tax review of state income and franchise tax
Open to Hybrid: Tax staff and seniors need to be in Chicago for lunch and learns weekly in the summer, and the entire tax department is in office 2 days a week during busy season, offering flexibility outside of the season.