State and Local Tax Associate

Tax Associate

Doeren Mayhew is the 36th largest U.S. tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with over 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.

Doeren Mayhew is seeking an experienced Tax Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) team. The ideal candidate will have a background in state and local income tax, property tax, or sales tax. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base and to contribute to the growth and success of our Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SALT practice. This position is available in our Troy, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; or Houston, TX offices.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare state and local sales tax returns, personal property tax returns, C-corporation, S-corporation, and Partnership income returns
• Conduct research and provide technical advice on state and local tax issues
• Assist clients with state and local tax audits, including audit defense and negotiation
• Stay current on state and local tax laws and regulations and communicate changes to clients and team members
• Research technical matters related to state and local tax
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure comprehensive client service

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field
• CPA or CPA track preferred, but not required
• 1 year of experience in state and local tax, preferably in a public accounting or consulting firm
• Knowledge of state and local tax laws and regulations
• Excellent, analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite and CCH Axcess/GoSystem Tax, Avalara/Vertext/TaxJar, or TaxScribe, as relevant
• Located within commuting distance of Troy or Grand Rapids, MI or Houston, TX.

Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.

"Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.