Senior Tax Analyst – SALT

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

As the Senior Tax Analyst – SALT, you will help our clients solve their business issues by performing multi-state tax research on state and local income tax and sales & use tax matters such as tax planning, adoption and implementation of new tax laws, due diligence and controversies with state and local jurisdictions. To be successful you will need to demonstrate strong technical, leadership and communication skills. This is a dynamic opportunity to be part of a growing team and take on new challenges.Learn more about our SALT practice here: https://vimeo.com/696683282

Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office. We are also open to individuals working remotely from Cincinnati, Greater Cleveland or Youngstown for this opportunity if they are within driving distance from our clients and offices.

What You’ll Do

• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advisory services, planning, technology and controversies
• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings, appeal meetings and preparing protests
• Review information presented on state income tax and sales & use tax returns before, during and after preparation
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding state tax controversies
• Research and draft summaries of state tax legislation to communicate in-house and to clients
• Supervise team and leverage their skills and abilities to effectively and efficiently complete engagements
• Develop new clients through new business development efforts
• Identify opportunities for other services
• Assist multi-state companies with analyzing state tax considerations/impacts related to business restructuring projects and intercompany transactions
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff members
  
  
  

What You’ll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation
• Minimum of two years of progressive SALT consulting and technical experience in public accounting, a combination of public accounting and corporate environments, or state department of taxation/revenue
  
  
  

Preferred:

• CPA and/or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (CMI) designation
  
  
  

Other:

• Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
• Strong teamwork and analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience in developing and supervising projects, as well as supervising staff
• Experience in providing tax research and technical advice on multi-state issues, including experience with state tax technical research skills (i.e., BNA Bloomberg, RIA Checkpoint, CCH, etc.)
• Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills, with experience writing technical memorandums and client proposals
• Can travel as needed
  
  
  

WHERE CULTURE COUNTS

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care, Integrity, Flexibility, Respect, and Drive.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20 days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance
  
  
  

About Schneider Downs

For over 65 years, Schneider Downs has provided audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders committed to our approach of providing Big Thinking with a Personal Focus. Our client roster includes a diverse blend of well-established national and regional businesses both publicly and privately owned – as well as not-for-profits and exciting start-ups. Regardless of industry or corporate profile, our clients receive the highest level of responsiveness, pro-activity, and personal attention to their individual needs. We call that commitment the SD Standard and it’s what makes us different.

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.

BUILD A CAREER WHERE YOUR NEEDS COUNT. APPLY NOW.

Schneider Downs does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Schneider Downs. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.