Tax Manager - State & Local Tax (SALT)

MBE CPAs • Baraboo, WI

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About The Position

State & Local Tax (SALT) Managers are part of the business tax team and manage client relationships while ensuring multi-state tax compliance and consulting projects are completed and delivered within expected timelines. The role involves preparing and reviewing multi-state tax returns and filings, advising clients on state and local tax matters, and researching regulations and their impact on client operations. Managers build and strengthen client relationships by learning clients’ businesses and operations across multiple jurisdictions, communicating and meeting with clients as requested, and making recommendations to address their state and local tax needs.

The position offers onsite, hybrid, or remote work arrangements. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility around personal and family commitments. During tax season, workweeks may reach 50–60 hours; during the rest of the year, they are typically 30–40 hours. The firm also welcomes part-time and seasonal team members.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a public accounting firm.
• Experience with multi-state taxation and SALT consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification, or the ability to attain it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review multi-state tax returns and filings.
• Advise clients on state and local tax issues.
• Research state and local tax regulations and assess their impact on client operations.
• Build new and strengthen existing client relationships by demonstrating knowledge of clients’ businesses and operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Communicate and meet with clients as requested.
• Provide recommendations to assist clients with state and local tax needs.
• Manage client relationships and ensure multi-state tax compliance and consulting projects are delivered within expected timelines.

Benefits

• Long-term job stability.
• Work-life balance.
• Opportunity for career growth and upward mobility within the firm.
• Onsite, hybrid, or remote work arrangements.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• FSA/HSA account options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) employer matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• CPA assistance.
• Continuing education and professional growth opportunities.
• Supplemental life, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and critical illness insurance options.
• Bonuses for business development leads.

What This Job Offers

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