Senior Associate, State and Local Tax

GreerWalker is a prominent accounting and advisory firm serving privately owned middle-market companies and their owners. We serve and support the Charlotte and Greenville areas with a personal approach through our client work and through our community service culture.

We have been recognized as one of the nation's "Best of the Best" accounting firms by Inside Public Accounting for several years running and we earned the title of Employer of Choice in the Charlotte market. We believe in making a positive impact on our community, and that sense of purpose permeates everything we do.

GreerWalker is committed to helping you achieve your goals by providing you with a healthy work-life balance, continuous professional development, and meaningful work that connects you to your community.

As part of our team, you'll have access to a wide range of learning opportunities and enjoy engaging client work, minimal travel, and exposure to various industries. We will link you with mentors, provide a positive and supportive working environment, and foster lasting professional relationships to help you launch your career and learn to thrive.

Your life fits at GreerWalker.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide coaching and oversight to a team of tax professionals primarily focused on sales and use tax compliance for our clients

· Prepare and/or review state sales/use tax returns in various jurisdictions across the U.S.

· Prepare and/or review local business personal property tax listings

· Respond to tax notices and interact with state/local tax assessors/auditors

· Prepare tax technical memorandums and correspondence

· Research complex tax issues using federal & state revenue codes, regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance

· Participate in modeling & negotiations with economic development agencies & local taxing authorities to identify incentive offerings for clients

· Lead in the analysis of state & local tax planning opportunities for our clients

· Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

· Develop and lead state tax training for other internal and client tax professionals

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 5 years of tax preparation experience in a public accounting or professional services firm is encouraged

· Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to communicate with peers and subordinates

· Superior client service focus

· Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.

· Strong computer skills with general office use software and an ability to adapt to new software applications required in a tax environment.

EDUCATION and LICENSES:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. Master’s degree in accounting or Certified Public Accounting designation preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Able to work moderate overtime throughout the year.