Tax Senior - State & Local Tax
Gables Search Group
San Jose, CA
TAX SENIOR - STATE & LOCAL TAX
Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Senior to speciaalize in state & local tax. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including overtime paid at time and one half, large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and a fast track to management.
Senior tax associates in the Specialty Tax Services group serve as members of various client service teams and must possess foundational technical knowledge in areas including, but not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Assist with engagements, which include planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget within a given timeline.
- Deliver a full range of State and Local Tax services including tax return preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, and drafting client correspondence. Assignments include, but are not limited to, reverse sales tax reviews, audit defense, and research of sales tax issues.
- Conduct multi-state reviews that analyze sales and use tax, property tax and others to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits and incentives, and corporate structures that can reduce the client's tax burden.
- Prepare more complex State and Local Tax returns including Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax, etc. and demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts.
- Respond to inquiries from state and local tax authorities.
Qualifications
- Broad exposure to multistate sales and use taxation, credits and incentives, and/or the Research and Development tax credits, a plus.
- Experience in sales and use tax compliance (filing returns), as well as personal property tax returns.
- 3 to 4 years proven work experience in state and local tax required (Big 4 firm experience a plus, but not required).
- Bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting. Law degree a plus, but not required.
- Either hold a current and valid CPA’s license or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
About the Company
Gables Search Group
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.