Tax Staff- Income/Franchise

The State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice is a national practice and serves all Cherry Bekaert offices firm wide. This candidate will have the opportunity to work with and learn about Income/Franchise Tax and other areas of SALT.

As a Staff Accountant, you will:

• Work with a highly experienced SALT team in delivering income tax consulting services including nexus reviews, sourcing analyses, exposure analysis, completion of voluntary disclosure agreements, and other various SALT projects.
• Communicate and interact directly with clients.
• Address SALT questions received from various offices across the nation.
• Review of multi-state income tax returns for corporate and pass-through entities. Miscellaneous SALT tax preparation as needed.
• Research state and local tax issues using state statutes, regulations, case law and other relevant authority/guidance.
• Learning opportunities through continuing professional education and keeping abreast of significant current developments and new legislation within multi-state taxation.
• Develop and deliver SALT presentations and other thought leadership internally and externally.
• Perform other accounting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.

What you bring to the role:

• 1 years federal/state business income tax preparation experience in public accounting with a desire to move into a consulting role
• Bachelor's degree in accounting. Masters preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps
• Experience with tax preparation software
• CPA certified/eligible
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously (multi-task)

What We Offer You:

• A well-run firm that offers stability and opportunity to develop as a leader
• Collaborative environment focused on career advancement and professional development
• Supportive partnership group with a “one firm” mentality and a commitment to colleagues’ success
• Big firm resources and bench strength; small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas
• Collaboration across service lines and offices; a firm culture that embraces one another and the community; and an excellent opportunity to help bring along talented staff
• Defined metrics and targets that eliminate ambiguity
• Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect

Pay Range:

$56,525-$109,500

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 https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

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. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ 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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