Senior Associate, State & Local Tax

Position Responsibilities:

• Managing, preparing, and prioritizing a variety of consulting projects, such as nexus studies, sales taxability, voluntary disclosures, M&A due diligence, income tax apportionment analyses, etc.  

• Assisting businesses with noncompliance resolution  

• Researching, analyzing, and consulting with clients on a variety of multistate tax issues covering income/franchise, sales/use, gross receipts, etc.   

• Speaking with state tax representatives at all levels   

• Conducting SALT due diligence and structuring matters, and educating clients on the state tax implications regarding M&A and other complex transactions  

• Being mentored by experienced team members to gain an understanding of the state and local tax landscape and to advance your career over time    

• Traveling a minimal amount of the time while upholding Aprio’s values and reputation  

Qualifications:

• Strong multistate tax research and analytical abilities.  Experience with state tax research in CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, BNA, and similar products. 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills   

• The ability to educate and engage clients  

• Innovative problem-solving capabilities  

• Excellent spreadsheet skills  

• Remaining highly motivated while prioritizing and working on simultaneous engagements  

• The capacity to work effectively in both a team and independent setting   

• 2-4 years of SALT experience, preferably in a public accounting or law firm  

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree; advanced tax degree (Masters in Tax, JD, or LL.M. in Tax) preferred