State & Local Tax (SALT) Senior Manager (Ann Arbor)

Job Description

Increased cash flow and a healthier bottom line – Rehmann’s state and local tax (SALT) team helps clients achieve both, while effectively managing and reducing risk.

Responsibilities

• Review current operations and exemptions.
• Review current sales tax collection and exemption certificate collection.
• Negotiate with state tax authorities to limit assessments.
• Submit penalty waiver applications.
• Vetting acquisition targets.
• Monitor and navigate legislative changes.
• Build relationships internally to foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Provide a wow experience to every client.
• Contribute to the success of our clients’ organizations.
• Manage preparation of a broad range of individual, corporate, and other entity tax returns.
• Conduct tax research to develop solutions for complex and/or unique situations.
• Provide direction and new challenges to associates.
• Teach and develop associates to reach their goals.
• Mentor associates as they navigate their career paths.
• Participate in activities to grow the firm and generate business with new clients.
• Identify opportunities to introduce other Rehmann specialists to existing clients.
• Make a difference in the communities where you live and work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting or industry.
• CPA license required; MST a plus.
• Expert knowledge of individual, partnership, and corporate state and local income tax laws and principles.
• Working knowledge of state and local sales and use tax laws and principles.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Desire to develop unique business solutions in a team-based environment.
• Prior experience coaching and training entry level accounting professionals.
• Passion for coaching others to higher levels of performance.
• Enthusiasm for recognizing and rewarding great work.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Out-of-the-box thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• A new perspective and new ideas to continuously improve.
• Unwavering integrity in all situations.

Benefits

We put people first in all that we do. Our associates benefit from programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals. This includes benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more.

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.