The firm is looking for a State & Local Tax (SALT) Senior Associate to join our SALT practice. This is a quickly growing group for our firm and will present advancement opportunities for a growth minded candidate with leadership abilities.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

•  Delivery of profitable SALT services to our clients that appropriately utilize firm and client resources.
• Providing timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations with tax advice and consultation that enable clients to increase shareholder value.
• The primary focus of this position will be state income and franchise taxes, but there will be regular exposure to sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, employment taxes, credits and incentives, and due diligence reviews.
• Research and resolve technical state and local tax issues.
• Prepare technical memoranda, matrices and other client deliverables.
• Manage tax assignments and related projects.
• Plan and coordinate the flow of information with the client.
• Review work papers and state tax returns.
• Participate in the billing and collection process.
• Expected to recognize opportunities for providing additional services to clients, marketing technical specialty or expertise to clients.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Requires a minimum of two (2+) years of state and local tax experience, in a public accounting firm, a corporate tax department, or a law firm
• Knowledge of a broad range of state and local tax matters in various industries
• Able to manage multiple engagements
• Excellent research and writing skills

PREFERRED: 

• PA, Masters of Accounting, MBA, or LLM in Taxation

IN ACCORDANCEWITH APPLICABLE LAW, PROSPECTIVE HIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE THATTHEY HAVE BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 OR INTEND TO BE VACCINATED FORCOVID-19 BY JANUARY 18, 2022 OR QUALIFY FOR A MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUSACCOMMODATION TO THIS VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE AN APPROVEDMEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH COVID-19TESTING REQUIREMENTS UPON COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT.

Youwant your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where youare today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents andpersonality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as anindividual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for youraccomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decisionmakers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'llmove quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from yourfresh perspective.

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RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. RSMUS, LLP is led by Brian Becker, managing partner & CEO of RSM US LLP. He oversees over 17,000 assurance, tax and consulting professionals across nearly 100 offices in the U.S., Canada, India and El Salvador. RSM US and RSM UK recently announced plans to merge, creating a transatlantic enterprise with more than 23,000 people across six countries, including U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, India and El Salvador.