State & Local Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review income/franchise/gross receipts and sales/use tax nexus studies and risk assessments to identify filing responsibilities, identify SALT risks, and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and review voluntary disclosure applications, agreements, and related documentation.
• Perform technical reviews of state income/franchise tax returns.
• Interpret and advise on Public Law 86-272 and its impact on state income tax filings.
• Serve as a help desk technical resource for income/franchise/gross receipts tax questions from internal and external clients
• Guide internal and external clients on multi-state apportionment projects, including cost of performance and market-based sourcing approaches.
• Perform SALT due diligence for buy-side and sell-side clients.
• Be willing to assist with sales and use tax matters, including taxability reviews, audit defense, and help desk questions from internal and external clients.
• Manage internal and external client relationships in a clear and responsive manner.
• Collaborate with SALT Practice Leader to develop and implement best practices and innovative tax solutions.
• People Management/Relationships
• Take initiative to be a team player (seeks out opportunities to help others)
• Treat everyone with respect
• Develop loyalty and trust with team
• Successfully adapts to different personalities and working styles
• Proactively and effectively communicates information regarding status issues to team members
• Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; is open to new ideas and suggestions
• Business Growth (if applicable)
• Possesses an understanding of RKL's business (service lines, competitors) and client service capabilities and the impact of technology upon the firm's growth and success
• Qualification
• Required Skills
• Expert knowledge in state and local tax laws and principles
• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute, based on firm focus and future of the tax service line
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically- savvy
• Self-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Education, Experience and Certifications
• CPA license or JD strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience focused in state & local tax within a public accounting firm
• 5+ years' experience of progressive tax consulting experience across a wide range of industries preferred
• Prior experience in coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals required
• Essential Functions
• Regularly required to perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, learn, communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk and hear
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and on site at client locations, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to local and non-local clients and events as needed, overnight travel may be required
• This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned
• Salary Range:
• $140,000 - $150,000

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Additional Information

RKL is seeking a remote State & Local Manager RKL is seeking a remote State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager whose experience is focused on income/franchise tax but is willing to assist with sales tax matters as needed. They are also responsible for Associates' professional development and coaching. The State & Local Manager is heavily involved in new and existing client business development and community involvement activities. They provide exceptional client service as a trusted business advisor. Success Factors

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