Tax Consultant (CPA)

Tax Specialist

Joining McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC means becoming part of a team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact on clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Since 1935, McNees has been a trusted, client-focused law firm delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions with integrity and a client-first philosophy. We are a full-service firm with more than 170 attorneys and 350 professionals, committed to excellence across a wide range of practice areas and industries.

At McNees, we are guided by our core values of authentic relationships, excellence, growth, and balance to foster collaboration and innovation. We support your success through mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to community runs deep, with a strong tradition of stewardship through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and civic engagement. We also prioritize flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture, reasonable revenue hour expectations, and technology that drives efficiency.

If you're looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work with people who value integrity and collaboration, you'll feel at home at McNees.

McNees Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking an experienced Tax Specialist to join our Corporate and Tax Group. At McNees, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration - where your ideas matter, and your contributions make a real impact.

Responsibilities:

• Handle tax due diligence activities for merger and acquisition transactions, particularly on the buy-side; but also on the seller-side
• Assess and analyze tax implications of merger and acquisition transactions;
• Develop tax-efficient structuring solutions for clients;
• Identify potential tax risks and opportunities;
• Prepare and review tax returns and other necessary tax documents;
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including attorneys and other advisors, to implement tax strategies;
• Provide tax advisory services to clients, including advising on tax implications of different merger and acquisition strategies;
• Stay updated on tax legislation changes that may impact merger and acquisition transactions;
• Support McNees' Corporate & Tax practice group;
• Collaborate with and support other practice groups at McNees;
• Assist in the negotiation process from a tax perspective;
• Communicate tax strategies to clients and stakeholders;
• Conduct thorough research and analysis;
• Assist attorney with various technical tax issues;

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 7+ years' experience with Federal & State sales tax, particularly multi-state
• Experience working on M&A transactions required
• Experience working in public accounting firm preferred
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local income and sales tax laws; and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to interpret and apply complex tax laws
• Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries (and pass through tax implications)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High ethical standards and professional integrity

Working Conditions:

• Normal law office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, extreme temperature, and the like.

About McNees

Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law.

Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government.

Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).

McNees offers an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation. McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.