What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager (or Senior Manager) - State and Local Tax position at Keiter?
Are you a detail oriented person who’s not afraid of searching for a needle in a haystack? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment? Do you enjoy sharing your SALT knowledge with business clients and colleagues?
Our growing Tax team needs another State and Local Tax specialist. This opportunity is for candidates who want to lead our SALT practice and work in a thriving Tax practice that affords flexibility, excellent resources, and other experts in Tax.
Keiter Mission:
Help people achieve their full potential while pursuing their purpose – at home, at work, and in the community.
We have:
- Challenging tax projects for clients in a variety of industries
- Opportunities for building close relationships with the clients you work with
- An open mind for new ideas and methodologies
- Continuing professional education and career development programs
- Numerous niche service and industry teams to join that match your unique skills and interests
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Flexible work environment to support your unique professional and personal needs
- Community involvement opportunities
You have:
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- The ability to meet time constraints and deadlines
- The desire to build positive relationships with our clients and help them reach their business and financial goals
- A passion for sharing your technical knowledge and professional skills with tax associates
- An inclusive and professional demeanor that supports our positive work environment
- Willingness to actively participate in new client business generation
- 5 years of experience in a public accounting, tax consulting, or equivalent work experience
- 3 years of experience in a Manager role, preferred
- A college degree in accounting
- Hold an active CPA License
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office products and tax preparation software
You might also have:
- In depth knowledge of State and Local Taxation
- The knack for writing and sharing your accounting insights with our clients and prospects
- Data analysis skills
- The desire to build relationships with professional peers in the business community
- The ability to speak multiple languages
Additional information for you about our SALT Tax Manager Leadership opportunity:
› Serve as the Firm's primary 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.
› Automate sales and use tax compliance decisions. Implement knowledge of sales and use tax implications.
› 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
