State and Local Tax - Income and Franchise Senior Associate

A national accounting and advisory firm with a growing tax practice is hiring a State and Local Tax Senior Associate focused on income and franchise tax. The ideal candidate has several busy seasons of state income tax experience and is ready to take on more review and client-facing responsibility.

State and Local Tax - Income and Franchise Senior Associate
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, hybrid schedule with in-office and client collaboration days
Pay/Compensation: $101,200 – $129,030 per year

About the Role
A national accounting and advisory firm with a growing tax practice is hiring a State and Local Tax Senior Associate focused on income and franchise tax. This role blends compliance and consulting work for a diverse portfolio of corporate and pass-through clients. The firm offers structured career progression, strong technical training, and a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate has several busy seasons of state income tax experience and is ready to take on more review and client-facing responsibility. You enjoy technical research, write clearly, and want a structured path toward manager within a supportive national practice.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and review state income and franchise tax returns and provisions
• Research multistate tax issues including nexus, apportionment, and filing methods
• Support consulting projects such as voluntary disclosures and refund reviews
• Draft technical memos and client deliverables with clear recommendations
• Coach and review the work of associates on engagement teams
• Communicate directly with client tax departments on requests and findings
• Track state legislative changes and share updates with the team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• State and local income tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax
• Working knowledge of multistate apportionment and nexus principles
• Experience with tax software such as OneSource, CorpTax, or GoSystem
• Strong research, writing, and client communication skills
• CPA license, or active progress toward licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Taxation or advanced tax coursework
• Big Four or national firm tax experience
• Experience with ASC 740 state tax provision work
• Exposure to partnership composite and withholding filings
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $101,200 – $129,030 per year
• Competitive annual salary based on experience
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits through the employer
• Structured career path toward manager and beyond
• Firm-paid technical training and CPE opportunities

Screening Questions

1. How many years of state and local income or franchise tax experience do you have?
2. Are you a licensed CPA, or where are you in the CPA exam process?
3. Which tax software platforms have you used for multistate return preparation?