Senior Consultant, Tax Specialty

US-IL-Chicago, US-TX-Dallas, US-TX-Houston Working time Full Time Description & Requirements The State and Local Tax team is dedicated to helping businesses navigate the complex and ever-changing world of state and local taxation. With deep technical expertise and a client-focused approach, the team provides strategic insights and hands‑on support across key SALT areas—including income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and credits and incentives. Their goal is to help clients minimize risk, enhance compliance, and identify meaningful opportunities for tax savings. What You Will Do: Support and refine property tax compliance workflows, including calendar tracking and fixed asset reconciliation, with attention to accuracy and efficiency Assist in the preparation and filing of personal property renditions across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with team members and contributing to process consistency Review tax bills and assessments to identify potential savings and support appeal efforts under supervision Contribute to client engagements involving valuation studies, obsolescence analyses, and duplicate assessment reviews, with guidance from senior staff Help develop strategies to address property tax issues and improve compliance outcomes through research and collaboration Act as a resource to peers, sharing technical knowledge and supporting team learning initiatives Build relationships with clients and stakeholders, offering insights that support broader SALT objectives and project success Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field 2+ years of experience in public accounting tax, property tax, or SALT Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field Exposure to tax research platforms (CCH, RIA, BNA) or similar tools. Current and valid CPA, ASA, CMEA, CMI – Property Tax (from IPT) certification, or hold a JD or LLM About Forvis Mazars, LLP Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive. What We Offer Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well‑being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit . Legal Notice Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forvis-Mazars