State and Local Tax

A mid-sized accounting firm committed to providing exceptional client accounting services is currently recruiting a talented individual to join their team as a State And Local Tax (Senior/ Supervisor). 

Reporting To: SALT Manager

Key responsibilities:

• 60% review and 40% preparation of franchise and income tax returns for various states, including exemptions, credits, and incentives.
• Participate in a full range of SALT engagements, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, and counseling clients in defending against state audits.
• Assist with sales/use taxes to identify corporate structures that can reduce client's tax liability.
• Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.
• Participate in continuing education classes to stay up to date on accounting standards and tax law.
• Assist with training and developing staff.
• Manage a team of 4.

Key experience and skills

• CPA eligible or have JD/ passed the bar
• 3-7 years in direct tax experience (state franchise and income tax)
• Bachelors or Masters degree in accounting or tax.
• 3-7 years of SALT experience in a mid-market public accounting firm
• Experience in tax research, tax returns and tax review of state income and franchise tax

Open to Hybrid: Tax staff and seniors need to be in Chicago for lunch and learns weekly in the summer, and the entire tax department is in office 2 days a week during busy season, offering flexibility outside of the season.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive insurance plans (medical, disability, life, identity theft, pet)
  

• Subsidized caregiving benefit

• Wellness Challenges with incentives

• Access to on-site fitness centers/subsidized/low-cost gym memberships

• Financial Well-being:

• 401k, profit-sharing, and tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement, parental leave, and volunteer hours

• Various incentive programs

• Employee Perks and Support:

• Mentorship program

• Flexible, hybrid work environment.

• Also open to Deerfield and Downers Grove offices

• Relocation: No