Senior Associate, State & Local Tax

About the Opportunity
A Connecticut-based professional services firm is actively seeking an experienced Tax professional, with a strong State & Local Tax background, for a promising Senior Associate position with their growing staff. In this role, the Senior Associate will be responsible for providing excellent client service to multi-state companies with state and local tax issues, including compliance, advisory services, planning, technology, and controversies.
Company Description
Professional Services Firm
Job Description
The Senior Associate will:
Review information presented on state sales and use tax returns before, during, and after preparation
Assist multi-state companies with analyzing state tax considerations/impacts related to business restructuring projects
Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies, which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and at appeal meetings, and preparing protests
Research and draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax questions
Help clients with technology applications related to their tax reporting needs
Required Skills
2+ years of experience in providing Sales and Transactions Tax Research and technical advice on multi-state issues
Bachelor's Degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
Experience with various other corporate taxes and their impact on sales tax
Strong knowledge of the development, planning, and execution of sales and transactions tax refund claims
Great interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong attention to detail
Highly organized
Able to multitask efficiently and effectively