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SALT/Tax Controversy
Candidate to join our growing SALT practice can be on a partner, director, senior manager or manager level
The growth in this key department will provide for professional growth on an individual level within our firm
Responsibilities:
Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests
Review information presented on state sales and use tax returns before, during, and after preparation. Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax questions
Assist multi-state companies with analyzing state tax considerations/impacts related to business restructuring projects
Represent clients before the IRS, at various levels of federal tax controversy from examination through appeals and into post appeals mediation and arbitration. May represent clients in Fast Track proceedings, Early Referral proceedings, and Pre Filing Agreement submissions
General involvement and management of IRS audits, which includes responding to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and other exam related matters
Assist clients with voluntary disclosures to the IRS to correct compliance errors involving missed filings, withholding tax errors and other similar issues
Review penalty abatement request letters and assist in the execution of penalty abatement services in state and federal penalty cases
Assist with targeted business development and the management and delivery of SALT services
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting and/or government taxation authorities performing tax research and providing technical advice on multi-state and federal tax issues. 1+ years of commercial audit experience is a plus.
Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Accounting/Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
Licensed CPA , attorney and/or progress toward Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (CMI) designation
Experience working for or dealing with the government in the tax controversy space or controversy experience in another public accounting firm, law firm and/or corporate controversy experience
Excellent research and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex tax issues
Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
