Associate, State and Local Tax

About the Role

The Associate, State & Local Tax (SALT) plays a key role in supporting the firm’s tax compliance and advisory services for a diverse and sophisticated SALT client base. This position is designed for individuals who are beginning their state & local tax career and are motivated to grow their technical expertise, pursue CPA licensure, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of industries while gaining hands-on experience with tax concepts, accounting principles, and leading tax software platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalize state and local income, franchise, and gross receipts tax returns for multistate corporate and pass-through entities.
• Perform business activity tax nexus analyses to determine where income or gross receipts tax filings are required.
• Conduct technical state and local tax research using statutes, regulations, and administrative guidance to support tax positions.
• Assist with state and local tax audits, including responding to inquiries and supporting documentation requests.
• Document technical conclusions, calculations, and research findings in clear, audit-ready workpapers and client deliverables.
• Organize and maintain assigned SALT workstreams within client engagements, including tracking open items, coordinating data requests, and meeting filing deadlines.
• Attend client meetings primarily through phone and email clients to gather information, clarify tax matters, and deliver updates.
• Collaborate with senior and managers/project managers to address review points and ensure accurate and thorough work.
• Participate in internal and external training programs to continuously develop technical SALT knowledge.
• Handle technically challenging tax projects while ensuring compliance with firm policies and quality control standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or emphasis in Accounting.
• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accountancy preferred.
• Minimum accounting GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• CA CPA eligible.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• High level of motivation to learn and produce high-quality work.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and a sophisticated client base.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team to meet periodic and project-based client deadlines.
• Prior public accounting experience helpful but not required.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and leadership.

Compensation

• $70,000 - $75,000 / two weeks