What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Experienced Staff - State & Local Tax position at Citrin Cooperman?
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Description
Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!
We are looking for a State and Local Tax (SALT) Experienced Staff to join our State and Local Tax practice. As a State and Local Tax (SALT) Experienced Staff, you will be responsible for:
- Gain proficiency in State & Local taxation, which includes, but is not limited to, sales and use tax, personal property tax, real estate property tax, unclaimed property, as well as gross receipts taxes
- Interact with clients to gather information, resolve state & local tax related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
- Research specific state & local tax matters, apply the research to client specific facts and circumstances, and document conclusions/recommendations in writing
- Compile and analyze large amounts of data for sales & use tax refund analysis, including reviewing client’s accounts payable invoices for overpayments of sales & use tax
- Work with our clients to analyze their sales and use tax nexus requirements and assist in the remediation of existing issues. This may include preparing and administering voluntary disclosure agreements with jurisdictions or assisting with process improvement issues identified during our review
- Assist in defending our clients in multi-state sales and use tax audits
- Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales & use tax returns for our clients
- Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns for our clients
- Analyze previously filed personal property tax returns for refund opportunities. If refunds are identified, assist with the preparation of amended returns
- Prepare and file annual unclaimed property reports for our clients
- Assist with the review and analysis of our client’s real estate tax assessments for reductions opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master's in Taxation preferred
- 1-2 years of accounting experience in either public accounting or private industry
- CPA or CPA eligible preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills to lead meetings with business unit executives
- Ability to obtain, analyze, and evaluate evidentiary date to form an objective opinion
- Project management experience including the ability to manage multiple assignments and demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills to meet established budget and milestones
- Unwavering integrity and ethics
- Ability to cultivate strong collaborative working relationships and contacts within work group
- Being flexible and able to adapt to changes in the work environment including delays or unexpected events
Salary : $60,000 - $95,000
