Senior Accountant, State and Local Tax (SALT)

The Bonadio Group

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About The Position

The Bonadio Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with specialized expertise in State and Local Tax (SALT). In this client-facing role, you will manage multi-jurisdictional tax engagements, provide proactive sales tax planning, conduct technical research, and support audits for a variety of business clients. You will work closely with managers and partners to deliver high-quality service and innovative tax solutions that meet our clients’ unique needs.

Requirements

• A minimum bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA license or working toward completion of CPA.
• A minimum of three years of sales tax experience.
• Proven experience with multi-state sales tax compliance, planning, and consulting.
• Familiarity with tax research tools (e.g., CCH, Bloomberg BNA, RIA Checkpoint).
• Strong technical expertise in nexus, apportionment, and sales tax compliance rules.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tax compliance software, Excel, and MS Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review state and local income/franchise tax returns, sales/use tax filings, property tax returns, and other local compliance filings for business clients across multiple industries.
• Assist clients with registration, filing, and compliance requirements in multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction.
• Conduct in-depth research on complex SALT sales tax issues, including nexus studies, apportionment analysis, voluntary disclosures, credits, and incentives.
• Advise clients on tax-efficient strategies to minimize SALT sales tax exposure and optimize savings opportunities.
• Monitor legislative changes and communicate relevant updates to clients and internal teams.
• Represent clients in state and local sales tax audits, including preparing responses to information requests, gathering documentation, and negotiating with taxing authorities.
• Assist clients with audit defense strategies and resolution of disputes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the firm to identify and pursue new client service opportunities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to staff accountants and interns.
• Participate in business development activities, such as proposal preparation and networking events, to help grow the SALT practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees