Income & Franchise Tax SALT Supervisor

Income & Franchise Tax Salt Supervisor

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Job Summary:

As an Income & Franchise Tax Salt Supervisor, you will work closely with partners, managers, staff, and clients to support state and local tax compliance and consulting engagements. In this role, you will contribute to the preparation and review of multi-state income and franchise tax returns, assist with technical research, and help deliver high-quality services to clients. The supervisor will play an important role in engagement execution while continuing to develop technical expertise in state and local taxation. Our professionals have one goal in mind when working with clients — to help them minimize their state and local tax liability while remaining compliant with ever-changing tax laws. In addition to providing income and franchise tax compliance support services, our SALT team advises clients on multi-state tax planning, nexus considerations, audit support, credits and incentives, and the state tax implications of business transactions and expansions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review multi-state income and franchise tax returns for corporations and passthrough entities.
• Assist managers and partners with SALT consulting engagements, including research, analysis, and preparation of deliverables.
• Conduct technical research on state and local tax matters and prepare written summaries or memoranda outlining findings and recommended positions.
• Support client engagements involving nexus determinations, apportionment methodologies, credits, and other state tax planning opportunities.
• Assist with responses to notices from state taxing authorities and support clients through audits and other controversy matters.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to ensure work is completed accurately and delivered on time.
• Provide guidance to associates and review portions of their work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Maintain strong client service through timely communication and responsiveness.
• Stay current on legislative and regulatory developments impacting state and local taxation.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license or actively pursuing certification.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience, with exposure to state and local tax.
• Experience preparing multi-state income and franchise tax returns for corporations and passthrough entities.
• Familiarity with state tax research and compliance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., CCH Axcess) and Microsoft Office Suite.