What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Senior - 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 Senior to join our National Tax Practice (NTO). As a State and Local Tax Senior, you will be responsible for:
- Assist with the coordination of the day-to-day duties of planning, tax work, and wrap-up
- Possess general knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws – corporate, individual, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation; specialized knowledge of real estate and/or international is a plus.
- Perform tax research to resolve issues
- Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
- Identify and communicate tax matters to Supervisors, Managers and Partners.
- Build relationships with clients and staff
- Research state and local tax controversies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- CPA/JD and advance degree in taxation or in progress.
- Minimum 3-5 years multistate state and local tax experience required.
- Basic knowledge of Sales/use tax and income/franchise tax required.
- Knowledge of property tax, payroll tax and unclaimed property helpful but not required.
- Excellent research and writing skills required.
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills.
- Knowledge of CCH Axcess, XCM & CCH Document is a plus.
- Work directly with state auditors to resolve client audit issues.
- Assist Citrin Cooperman personnel with sales tax and income tax questions.
- Research technical state tax issues and document conclusions with detailed memorandum.
- Work directly with clients to address state tax issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, but also work well with others.
- Ability to effectively prioritize.
