Jobs · Accounting · Texas

State & Local Tax Manager

Whitley Penn · San Antonio, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

Job Specifics

Title: State & Local Tax Manager
Classification: Full-time; Exempt
Department: Tax
Location: San Antonio
Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office position; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.

What Will You Do?

  • Provide state & local income/franchise tax consulting and compliance services to a diverse client base operating in numerous states.
  • Typical consulting projects include managing state voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), state tax due diligence and state income/franchise tax audits.
  • Advises clients on a variety of issues, including state income/franchise tax sourcing, state income/franchise tax nexus, and accounting for state income taxes.
  • Reviews and/or prepares state income tax returns.
  • Develops, maintains, and manages client relationships and expectations, monitors engagement economics, and coordinates staffing and workflow on multiple engagements, simultaneously.
  • Manages deadlines and engagement budgets; keeps Partners updated on engagement status.
  • Continuously develops technical expertise; identifies and researches technical issues to assure compliance with state and local tax laws and regulations.
  • Provides exceptional client service by maintaining an understanding of client operations and business objectives; applies this knowledge to serve clients in a consultative way and to identify additional potential business opportunities.
  • Supervises and teaches associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of work, and evaluating performance.
  • Uses coaching and managerial skills to enhance the development and growth of others.
  • Actively participates in business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities.

What Do You Need to Get Here?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree preferred
  • Active CPA License
  • 5-7 years of state & local income/franchise tax compliance and consulting experience
  • Corporate & partnership state & local income/franchise tax experience
  • Advanced technical knowledge of state income/franchise tax law, regulations, and other guidance in Texas and other key states
  • Strong communication skills; ability to interact with a broad range of individuals
  • Strong professional presence and leadership skills; ability to mentor and develop staff
  • Experience building and maintaining excellent client relationships, identifying value-added services, and expanding books of business

Pay

Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
25 days PTO
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Health & Wellness Program
Pet Insurance

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer
Firm Proudly Participates in E-Verify

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