IncomeFranchise Tax Senior Associate

Job Title: State & Local Tax Senior Associate Income/Franchise Focus Remote Eligible
Location: Remote Hybrid
Denver CO US
Des Moines IA US
Fargo ND US
Minneapolis MN US
Phoenix AZ US
Rancho Cucamonga CA US
Salt Lake City UT US
Sioux Falls SD US

Industry/Sector: Accounting / Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: USD As per Exp.

Qualifications:
Who You Are:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting (required); Masters of Taxation MBA LLM in Taxation or JD preferred
• 2 years of experience with state and local income/franchise tax (required)
• Valid CPA license or JD or working towards obtaining CPA license or JD
• Wellrounded knowledge of state and local tax principles and experience with tax research
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clients
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word

Responsibilities:
A typical day as an Income/Franchise Tax Senior Associate might include the following:

• Research and review state and local income/franchise tax matters including nexus determination taxability analysis and quantification of potential liabilities
• Assist clients with various compliance matters including income/franchise tax return preparation and review
• Respond to notices issued by states and local tax jurisdictions
• Assist multistate companies with state and local tax controversies including preparing clients for discussions with auditors assisting with the representation of clients at administrative appeals appeal meetings and preparing written protests
• Assist with the negotiation and drafting of settlement terms with state and local taxing authorities
• Assist with the identification and presentation of multistate tax opportunities to internal and external clients
• Prepare and review memoranda on state and local tax issues for corporations partnerships and LLCs
• Prepare and review ruling requests and respond to state and local tax audits
• Manage voluntary disclosure projects
• Assist with due diligence projects
• Develop multistate expertise by keeping current with the latest legislation and case law related to state income/franchise tax
• Participate in practice development activities focused on forming strong relationships with clients prospective clients and governmental personnel
• Ensure timely and accurate performance on assigned projects
• Maintains compliance with project budgets turnaround times and deadlines

NonNegotiable Requirements:

1. 2 years of Income/Franchise tax experience prep or consulting experience
2. Valid CPA JD or working to obtain either of those
3. Bachelors degree in accounting
4. Experience in public accounting

NicetoHave Skills:

• Masters degree in Taxation
• JD/LLM