Associate – State and Local Tax

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Prepare, review, and finalize local and state income, franchise, and gross receipts tax returns for multistate corporate and pass-through entities.

• Conduct business activity tax nexus analyses.

• Perform technical research on state and local tax matters by utilizing statutes, regulations, and administrative guidance.

• Assist in state and local tax audits.

• Document technical conclusions, calculations, and research findings in audit-ready workpapers and client deliverables.

• Organize and maintain assigned SALT workstreams, track outstanding items, coordinate data requests, and ensure compliance with filing deadlines.

• Engage in client meetings primarily via phone and email to collect information, clarify tax-related issues, and provide updates.

• Collaborate with senior team members and project managers to address review points.

• Participate in both internal and external training programs.

• Manage technically complex tax projects while adhering to firm policies and maintaining quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major or focus in Accounting.

• Eligibility for CA CPA.

• Exceptional attention to detail along with strong analytical skills.

• Highly motivated to learn and deliver top-quality work.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

• Flexibility to work as part of a team to meet both periodic and project-based client deadlines.

• Clear and professional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Master's degree in Taxation or Accountancy is preferred.

• A minimum accounting GPA of 3.0 is preferred.

• Previous public accounting experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Financial wellness programs.

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer days.

• Options for hybrid or remote work.

• Flexible working hours.

• Discretionary performance-based bonuses.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Opportunities for certifications.

• Mentorship programs.

• Career advancement and internal mobility opportunities.

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Employee resource groups.

• Wellness programs.