State & Local Tax Manager | Rock Island, IL

IMEG•Rock Island, IL

2d•$85,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a State & Local Tax Manager in Rock Island, IL. This role ensures compliance with state and local tax obligations, maintains relationships with states and municipalities, researches tax issues, and monitors changes in sales tax laws and regulations. You will collaborate with the Finance & Accounting Team, including its M&A function, to manage and optimize state and local tax obligations. The role also supports acquired firms’ SALT reporting and filing obligations.

Requirements

5+ years of accounting experience
Ability to forecast and meet deadlines while working with minimal supervision.
Ability to work with confidential material
Excellent analytical and technical skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, equivalent work experience may be considered

Responsibilities

Participate with the Finance & Accounting Team, including its M&A function.
Research, understand, and plan for state and local tax obligations, including timely responses to tax-authority notices.
Interface with outside tax professionals when SALT guidance is required.
Ensure timely payment and reporting of income, franchise, sales, use, and property tax obligations, or delegate fulfillment with continuous, risk-based oversight.
Analyze the legal nature of transactions and the appropriate SALT response.
Assist with the transition and fulfillment of an acquired firm’s SALT reporting and filing obligations.
Maintain confidentiality of corporate, personnel, and project/client-related material.
Assist with ad hoc projects and other assigned duties.

Benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
Work that scales: support employees across 100+ offices nationwide
Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
health insurance coverage
an employee wellness program
life and disability insurance
a retirement savings plan
paid holidays
paid time off (PTO)
flexible schedule
assistance with tuition reimbursement