Join our growing tax team as a State and Local Tax (SALT) Senior, where you will work with state and local taxes, including income and franchise tax. If you are interested, you would also have the opportunity to work on sales/use, B&O, and other Washington excise taxes. This role offers the opportunity to deliver state and local tax advisory services, including nexus and apportionment studies, refund reviews, taxability matrices, voluntary disclosures, and tax minimization studies.
As a SALT Senior, you will have opportunities to assist with business development opportunities and audit defense. We seek a candidate who excels in delivering excellent customer service, communicates effectively, and instills trust. You will collaborate with passionate colleagues to plan, supervise, and execute holistic approaches to individuals, passthrough entities, and corporate tax issues. Professional and personal growth are essential here, with extensive continuing education and career development support provided.
This role requires that you work from our office in Bellevue at least 2 days per week. Some essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
• Participate in full range of State and Local Tax services including income/franchise and sales/use tax return preparation, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, assisting clients in audit defense.
• Identify optimal filing positions, exemptions, credits and incentives, and identify corporate structures for tax minimization purposes.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients to exceed expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
• Work closely with members of other practice groups to develop internal relationships.
• Manage, train, and mentor associates and interns on client projects and professional development.
• Serve as a technical resource for associates and interns; begin to identify new technical issues in specialty area and take initiative to communicate with others on staff to increase awareness and understanding of the issue(s).
• Conduct sophisticated tax research, consulting, and analysis to discuss with managers, senior managers, principals, and shareholders.
• Assist shareholders and principals in preparation of Power Point presentations for business development purposes; begin to identify new work for existing clients and discuss with managers.
Education: Bachelors’ degree in accounting or finance or related field or a combination of education and directly related work experience; CPA or CMI and Masters in Taxation or LLM preferred.
Experience: 3-5 years' prior experience in state and local tax compliance and/or consulting in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience. You must pass a credit check at any time to remain eligible for this position.
Salary Range: $84,275 minimum to $126,412 maximum salary range
Benefits: Clark Nuber provides fully paid insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term & long-term disability, and AD&D) for employees, with subsidized dependent coverage. The firm grants paid parental leave, 11 holidays, and encourages up to 4 weeks of flexible time off annually. Committed to professional growth, it supports various learning opportunities, including licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees. Benefits also include a 401k, profit-sharing plans, and more.
Clark Nuber is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where employees are valued, empowered to positively support our business objectives and clients, and recognized for their individual and team contributions. We believe that building an inclusive culture is essential for all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work and experience a sense of belonging and support. Our culture is to lead with respect and acceptance of difference. We expect all employees to embrace this principle and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices.
Clark Nuber complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact CNHR@clarknuber.com.
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Clark Nuber PS Bellevue, Washington, USA Office
10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 1400, Bellevue, Washington , United States, 98004
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