Income Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax

STS Tax Experienced Manager

A STS Tax Experienced Manager, State and Local Taxation is responsible for advising clients of the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations. In this role, the STS SALT Senior Manager will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his / her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance. In addition, the STS SALT Senior Manager will work with the Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers to provide SALT expertise to their clients.

Job Duties

• Research

Identifies complex situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted

Conducts detailed reviews of tax returns with the ability to identify most significant state tax issues

Drafts tax memorandums, tax opinions and other documentation on various tax issues

Represents clients before any tax authority on contested issues

Utilizes GoSystems, tax research databases and other tax-related software in the completion of assigned tasks

Provides technical client service to multi-state companies with state and local tax issues

Prepares tax accrual workpapers

Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to FAS 109 and FIN48, as well as FAS5 for sales tax and unclaimed properties

Reviews studies of tax implications to identify alternative courses of actions to benefits clients

Supervises the day-to-day workload of STS SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education : Bachelors degree in Accounting or other relevant field required. Masters degree in Accounting / Taxation or J.D. preferred.

Experience : Eight + years of prior experience in state and local / multistate experience required. Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis required. Prior experience preparing and / or reviewing tax provisions preferred. Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations and partnerships preferred.

License / Certifications : CPA certification or other relevant certification preferred.

Software : Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word preferred. Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools preferred.

Language : N / A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Excellent oral and written communication skills. Superior analytical and research skills. Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details. Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment. Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Capable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed. Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel. Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel. Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements. Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels. Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services. Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings. Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues.

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range : $99,750 - $262,500 Maryland Range : $99,750 - $262,500 NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $99,750 - $262,500 Washington DC Range : $99,750 - $262,500