What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Associate or Senior Tax Associate (SALT) position at PKFOD?
The State and Local Tax Associate or Senior Tax Associate will work closely with partners, managers and clients while serving as a consultant and representative on state corporate income, personal income, sales and use and other state taxes. The individual will be responsible for researching and drafting memoranda and other tax correspondence and creating spreadsheets with respect to income, sales, and payroll taxes. The individual will address tax credits (including the research credit), tax audits, voluntary disclosure agreements, nexus studies, income tax apportionment studies, and tax filing positions. Preparation of sales and other tax returns on a limited basis will also be part of the State and Local Tax Senior position.
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for sales tax and other tax return preparation.
- Research, write and consult on various tax engagements.
- Respond to inquiries from state tax authorities.
- Interact with seniors, managers, partners, and clients
Qualifications:
- BA/BS Accounting degree from an accredited college/university required; MST a plus.
- 2-3 years progressive experience working within State and Local Tax.
- CPA firm experience preferred.
- CPA or EA certification preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Some planning and problem-solving experience.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research capabilities.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to tax returns.
- Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.
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