Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Credits & Incentives
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Job Duties
Research :
- Identifies complex credits & incentives situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted
- Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report or preparing a credits & incentives opportunities matrix of the research findings
- Develops relationships with in-state and out of state Department of Tax (DOT) / Department of Revenue (DOR) and Economic Development personnel
Tax Compliance :
Conducts detailed reviews of income tax returns with the ability to identify most significant statutory credit opportunitiesEvaluates client’s current compliance processes and provide customized and automated solutions for companies to comply with their annual credits & incentives reportingTax Consulting :
Drafts credits & incentives memorandums, and other documentation on various credits & incentives issuesConducts review of client operations to determine in which jurisdictions credits & incentives opportunities may existApplies all applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties and confers with other STS professionals when appropriateEnsures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing and manages engagementsAssists in the development of consultative credits & incentives strategiesManages the expectations of assigned clientsTax Controversy :
Drafts responses to notices from state taxing authoritiesRepresents clients before any tax authority on credits & incentives issuesProvides assistance with exam supportTax Related Software :
Utilizes credits & incentives research databases and other credits & incentives related software in the completion of assigned tasksTax Specialization :
Provides technical client service to multi-state companies on credits & incentives mattersConducts negotiation on credits & incentives mattersDrafts technical memoranda regarding credits & incentives issuesStrategy Development :
Reviews studies of credits & incentives opportunities to identify alternative courses of actions to benefits clientsDevelops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients in maximizing credits & incentives awardsAssist with researching credits & incentives strategiesSuggests marketing approaches for new client acquisitionOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the day-to-day workload of STS SALT Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work productEnsures STS SALT Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax softwareEvaluates the performance of STS SALT Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for STS SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and InternsActs as Career Advisor to STS SALT Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriateEducation
Bachelors degree in Accounting or another relevant field, requiredMasters degree in Accounting / Taxation or J.D., preferredQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelors degree in Accounting or another relevant field, requiredMasters degree in Accounting / Taxation or J.D., preferredExperience
Eight (8) or more years of prior experience in state and local / multistate experience required in the credits & incentives area, requiredPrior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, requiredPrior experience preparing and / or reviewing tax provisions, preferredLicense / Certifications
CPA certification or other relevant certification, requiredSoftware
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, requiredExposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferredLanguage
N / AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsSuperior analytical and research skillsSolid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environmentProven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyCapable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as neededCapacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnelAbility to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnelExecutive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagementsAbility to successfully interact with professionals at all levelsAdvanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of credits & incentives servicesAdvanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in credits & incentives filingsAdvanced knowledge and understanding of cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential credits & incentives opportunitiesIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range : $99,750 - $262,500
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M / F / Veteran / Disability
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets
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