State and Local Tax Senior Associate

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success. We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you. Responsibilities: Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM) is looking for a technically strong and motivated Sales Tax Senior Associate to join our State and Local Tax (“SALT”) team.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 calendar years of tax experience and familiarity with state and local sales/use tax concepts
Bachelors or Master’s degree in accounting and/or taxation, or advanced degree (e.g., law degree), CMI and/or related work experience.
Positive attitude, flexible and adaptable.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management: ability to prioritize tasks and take responsibility for a professional workload.
Minimum of forty hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
Proficiency in use of tax legal research software, and suite of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

Assist with the accurate and timely completion of sales/use tax consulting projects under deadlines and within budgets.
Participate in all stages of state and local sales/use tax engagements, including data gathering, nexus reviews, taxability analysis and research, matrix and client deliverable preparation
Recognize potential sales tax technical issues, analyze and evaluate solutions and responses to support clients.
Assist in handling routine questions from other KSM practice area personnel, clients and state agencies regarding sales/use tax matters.
Support clients through state sales/use tax examinations, audit defense planning, notice responses, protests and Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) projects.
Conduct detailed research and analysis of state sales/use tax laws, cases, administrative guidance and other technical communications, etc.
Stay current relative to proposed state sales/use tax legislation and multi-state sales/use tax law updates/changes.
Drafting of internal communications, technical alerts and training presentations related to sales/use tax law updates.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment for SALT team members and foster strong working relationships across KSM practice areas to promote awareness of sales/use tax services
Take an active role in the technical and professional development of staff; serve as formal and informal mentor to staff.
Assist with the firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.