Consultant, Income Franchise Tax

FORVIS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consulting firm in St. Louis seeks a dedicated professional to join the SALT team. You will identify savings opportunities regarding state and local taxes, oversee client engagements, and provide audit assistance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, relevant experience, and CPA or legal certification. Strong communication and analytical skills are crucial. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on delivering exceptional tax solutions.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more of relevant experience in tax accounting.
• Understanding of multi-state income and franchise taxes.
• Experience utilizing compliance software to complete returns.

Responsibilities

• Identifying optimal filing options.
• Analyzing and reviewing apportionment information.
• Overseeing client engagements.

Skills

Proficiency with OneSource income tax preparation software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High-level analytical and reasoning skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field

Current CPA, J.D., or L.L.M designation

Tools

ONESOURCE tax provision software

Job description

Requisition Number 2235049

At Forvis Mazars, we view state taxes as an opportunity to save. In this position, you will look for opportunities for savings in the area of state and local taxes (SALT). Our SALT team has extensive training in tax accounting, tax law, compliance, audits, economic development benefits, and experience with tax laws in many states. Our SALT solutions apply to sales and use taxes, income and franchise taxes, property taxes, credits and incentives, and many more thorough understandings of multi-state sales and use taxes.

What You Will Do

• Identifying optimal filing options
• Analyzing and reviewing apportionment information
• Overseeing client engagements
• Planning and researching tax issues
• Preparing technical memoranda
• Providing audit assistance
• Assisting with state income tax compliance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field
• 1 year or more of relevant experience
• Current CPA, J.D., or L.L.M designation
• Proficiency with OneSource income tax preparation software and ONESOURCE tax provision software

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of multi-state income and franchise taxes
• Income tax compliance experience
• Understanding of nexus and revenue sourcing issues
• High-level analytical and reasoning skills
• Experience utilizing compliance software to complete returns
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines of our clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to pay attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.