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State & Local Tax (SALT) Senior Manager in Grand Rapids

Date Posted: 20 October 2026

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Job Description

State & Local Tax (SALT) Senior Manager

Location: Michigan - Grand Rapids; Michigan - Ann Arbor; Michigan - Lansing; Michigan - Detroit; Michigan - Troy

Overview

a respected, growing regional CPA and advisory firm is seeking a State & Local Tax (SALT) Senior Manager to help clients improve cash flow and reduce risk through state and local tax planning, compliance and controversy work.

Responsibilities

  • Serve clients on state and local tax matters, including reviews of operations and exemptions, sales tax and exemption certificate processes, penalty waivers, and negotiations with state tax authorities
  • Support audit defense, due diligence reviews, acquisition target vetting and transaction planning
  • Manage preparation of a broad range of individual, corporate and other entity returns
  • Conduct tax research for complex or unique client situations
  • Teach, develop and mentor associates
  • Participate in business development and cross-introduce other firm specialists

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting or industry
  • CPA license required; MST a plus
  • Expert knowledge of individual, partnership and corporate state and local income tax
  • Working knowledge of state and local sales and use tax
  • Prior experience coaching and training entry-level professionals
  • Outstanding communication skills and integrity

Why this opportunity

  • Flexible work arrangements, plus benefits focused on physical and mental health
  • Paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities
  • Programs and benefits designed to support growth and development

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.

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