State and Local Tax Manager - Income Franchise

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Introduction to the team

The tax specialty group (TSG) at Moss Adams is comprised of tax professionals who go beyond compliance-providing deep technical and strategic guidance to clients so they're better equipped to tackle their most vexing challenges and embrace emerging opportunity.

Within TSG, the State & Local Tax team helps clients compete and succeed by staying up-to-date on the ever-changing, complex state and local tax rules.

These business advisors specialize in solutions that span income tax, indirect tax, property tax, and tax controversy matters.

Join one of the fastest growing groups at Moss Adams and start realizing your potential.

Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills - Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with management of clients and their needs
• Perform technical review of partnership and corporate state tax returns and work papers with attention to multistate tax issues such as apportionment, state modifications, state credits, nexus, method of filings, and flow-through taxation
• Assist with various tax consulting projects including research and writing projects related to tax planning, nexus studies, voluntary disclosure applications, audit defense, and penalty abatement
• Analyze taxpayer data and be able to identify opportunities for prospects and clients
• Keep up to date on state and local tax law changes
• Participate in business development activities as needed
• Develop internal relationships within the firm and help grow external branding

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree required; emphasis in accounting, finance or related field preferred; Master's Degree in taxation or JD / LLM preferred
• CPA, JD, or LLM Taxation preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of related tax experience required; public accounting experience preferred
• Previous experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on state and local tax issues required
• Previous experience working with state or local tax authorities preferred
• Experience in state and local government revenue department preferred
• Experience training and supervising Staff and Seniors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and have experience in managing multiple client engagements
• Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%

Here, you'll be challenged and rewarded for leadership, technical excellence, and inspired perspectives. That's why we offer opportunities to build your skills and explore your career in a supportive environment.

At Moss Adams, where you take your career is up to you.

Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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