Tax Senior Manager - SALT Income (Seattle)

Senior Managers Within Our State & Local Tax (SALT) Practice

Senior Managers within our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice oversee and deliver income and franchise tax engagements, providing strategic tax planning and consulting services to a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to venture‑backed startups. This role focuses on multi‑state income tax, franchise tax, and related state tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage state income and franchise tax engagements, including compliance oversight, tax provision support, audits, and controversy matters.
• Analyze multi‑state tax issues such as apportionment, allocation, combined reporting, and nexus determinations.
• Review and advise on state tax positions, including filing methodologies, credit utilization, and restructuring opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance on the state tax impact of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and business expansions.
• Monitor state legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on client tax positions.
• Engage in business development activities (i.e., prepare proposals, present webinars, and collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated tax strategies).
• Research complex state tax issues and prepare technical memoranda, opinions, and planning recommendations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure high‑quality service, timely delivery, and proactive tax planning.
• Identify opportunities to minimize state income/franchise tax liabilities and enhance compliance processes.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of Seniors and Associates.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant work experience in an accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field (Preferred).
• Advanced credential allowing for client representation before the Internal Revenue Service required (e.g., CPA or JD).
• Self‑starter with the initiative to seek out opportunities and ability to work successfully in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Proficient use of technology.

Compensation & Benefits

Our firm offers competitive base compensation, benefits package, and a discretionary employee bonus program for eligible employees based on individual and firm performance metrics. For individuals hired to work in Seattle, the expected salary range for this role is $145,000 - $190,000; the actual salary offer can vary based upon employee qualifications.

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer paid time off, beginning at 200 hours annually and provide twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For a full listing of benefit offerings, please visit

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H‑1B status).

Andersen Tax welcomes and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), mental disability, physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations. All qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Additionally, we make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.