State & Local Tax (SALT) Experienced Associate - New York Office

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your accounting career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

We’re hiring for a State & Local Tax (SALT) Experienced Associate for our New York City office. As a SALT Experienced Associate, you will be responsible for completing engagements in various areas of state and local taxation, including, but not limited to, multistate income / franchise tax, sales / use tax, and unclaimed property.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following :

• Perform tax research and provide technical advice on state & local tax issues
• Assist multi-state companies with state & local tax compliance
• Investigate and respond to tax agency notices, including those involving unreported income, delinquency penalties, unfiled forms and returns, enforced collection (liens, levies, warrants, garnishments)
• Prepare, organize and maintain engagement work papers and files
• Manage multiple client assignments at any given time
• Build strong team relationship skills and work as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks
• Configure reports and information on client statuses to ensure completion
• Communicate with Senior and / or Manager on work status and client issues that arise

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a preferred field of study in Accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, but also work well with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a GPA of 3.0 and above
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
• CPA license or on track to obtain
• 1+ years’ experience in a related role within public accounting
• J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
• Software Experience CCH ProSystem, Microsoft Office 365 preferred but not required

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