Tax Experienced Senior, State and Local Tax

BDO USA • Milwaukee, WI

7h • $74,550 - $147,000

About The Position

The Tax Experienced Senior, State and Local Taxation, applies industry knowledge
and experience to clients by assisting in providing advice related to tax
implications of their business objectives, recommend alternate courses of
action, as well as identify different methods of complying with tax regulations.
Additional responsibilities include applying knowledge to understand potential
tax issues, evaluate and select alternative actions to lessen tax burden and
cost of compliance, recognize and communicate potential risks, identify
potential changes in the tax policy and apply new policies to tax compliance and
assist in handling routine questions from federal or state agencies. This role
also serves as primary contact for the clients, as needed, including but not
limited to preparing and presenting presentations to clients and potential
clients.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree ,required
• Three (3) or more years of prior experience in state and local/multistate, required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferred
• Ability to use standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Advanced knowledge of all tax return forms
• Excellent people development and delegation skills
• Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Basic understanding of tax compliance
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Working knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services
• Working knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings
• Working knowledge and understanding of cause and effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
• Possesses excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to create written tax advice
• Basic understanding of the ability to represent the client before any tax authority on contested issues

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferred
• CPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred

Responsibilities

• Research
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Consulting
• Tax Controversy
• Tax Related Software
• Tax Specialization
• Accounting for Income Taxes – SFAS109
• ASC740-10
• Strategy Development
• Supervises work assignments of SALT Associates, as appropriate
• Provides periodic performance feedback to and participates in the annual performance evaluation for SALT Associates, as appropriate
• Acts as a mentor to and assists in the professional development of SALT Associates, as appropriate
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level