Job Description

State & Local Tax (SALT) Senior

Location: Horsham, PA

Overview

A respected regional CPA firm is seeking a SALT Senior for its small, consulting-driven state and local tax practice serving privately held manufacturing, distribution, construction and professional services companies. The senior manages several SALT engagements at once, from first data request to final deliverable. Hybrid (generally three days per week in office).

Responsibilities

• Sales and use tax consulting and compliance support, including taxability reviews, nexus studies, audit defense, notice responses and voluntary disclosures (about 50% of workload)
• State income and franchise tax consulting, including nexus and apportionment analyses, notices, audits and voluntary disclosures (about 25%)
• Technical research, transaction due diligence and data analysis (about 25%)
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact, managing data requests and keeping timelines on track
• Prepare research memoranda, deliverables and correspondence with taxing authorities
• Take part in in-person and virtual client meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in public accounting
• Dedicated SALT experience preferred; federal tax experience with meaningful state and local exposure also considered
• CPA or other certification a plus but not required
• Working knowledge of sales and use tax and state income/franchise tax concepts
• Ability to research and interpret statutes and guidance and turn conclusions into practical recommendations
• Strong written communication skills and comfort with large client datasets

If you are interested in connecting further about this opportunity or other public accounting opportunities, please apply here or email me directly at austin.eppard@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 872-5131.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.