Tax Associate, State and Local Tax - Summer 2027 (Los Angeles)

About the role

The SALT Associate will be responsible for basic research and analysis of state and local tax (SALT) issues, along with utilization of tax software in the completion of basic tax returns and other tax filings and documents. In this role, the Tax Associate, State and Local Taxation will have the opportunity to utilize their educational background while working side-by-side with more experienced Tax members who will provide direction and coaching related a range of state and local tax laws and resources.

Responsibilities

• Identifies simple situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted
• Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report of the research findings
• Prepares WTA and tax returns as appropriate
• Participates in the preparation, filing and completion of voluntary disclosure agreements for sales and use tax; income tax and unclaimed property
• Drafts tax memorandums, tax opinions and other documentation on various tax issues
• Assists in the drafting of responses to notices from state taxing authorities
• Prepares modeling for tax and unclaimed property exposure analysis
• Participates in the audit defense of client returns and tax positions
• Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements is obtained and identifies missing items to need for preparation of assigned tax returns
• Monitors current tax law changes and applies appropriately to the preparation of assigned tax returns
• Manages collection and retention of all appropriate workpapers for assigned clients
• Develops, recommends and implements standard tax methods to provide clients with maximum tax benefits related to current and future tax obligations
• Utilizes online research tools, prior tax returns, interviews with client personnel and other