State and Local Tax Senior Associate

Cherry Bekaert's State and Local Tax (SALT) team is seeking a Senior Associate to support the delivery of high-quality income tax consulting and compliance services for our clients. In this role, you will collaborate with an experienced SALT team, work on complex multistate tax matters, and help clients navigate evolving state and local tax regulations while identifying meaningful tax-saving opportunities.

As a Senior Associate, you will:

• Address state and local tax (SALT) questions received from offices across the firm, serving as a technical resource on multistate income and franchise tax matters.
• Prepare and review multistate income and franchise tax returns for corporate and pass-through entities.
• Deliver SALT income tax consulting services, including nexus reviews, sourcing analyses, exposure analyses, voluntary disclosure agreements, and other SALT-related projects.
• Research state and local tax issues using statutes, regulations, case law, and other authoritative guidance to support client positions and recommendations.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and develop strategies to help clients minimize state and local tax liabilities.
• Stay current on multistate tax developments through continuing professional education and monitoring legislative and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and deliver SALT presentations and thought leadership for internal and external audiences.
• Support the development and coaching of staff associates or interns and assist with other accounting and engagement-related duties as assigned.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law.
• 3+ years of experience with federal and state business income tax preparation in a public accounting firm, industry, or Department of Revenue environment.
• Strong knowledge of state and local tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and tax preparation and research software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax concepts.

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:
$72,000 - $100,000 per year

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit


Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.


This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.


Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.


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