Multistate Sales & Use Tax Leader

BDO USA, Llp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA, Llp is seeking a State & Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax to advise multistate clients, lead engagements, and develop practical tax solutions. You will supervise staff, build client relationships, and collaborate across BDO to deliver integrated tax services.

The role requires 4+ years of tax experience, CPA/JD preferred, and strong research, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and tax tools is expected; ESOP participation is a benefit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, preferred
• Four (4) or more years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or related state and local tax experience, required
• Experience managing client engagements and supervising professionals, required
• CPA, JD, or other relevant professional credential, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Exposure to standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
• Strong research, analytical, technical writing, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex tax issues into practical recommendations for clients
• Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax concepts and practices

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on multistate sales and uses tax matters, including taxability, nexus, sourcing, exemptions, compliance, planning, refunds, and controversy
• Researches and analyzes complex sales and uses tax issues and develops practical, business-focused recommendations
• Manages client engagements and workstreams, including deliverables, deadlines, staffing, and engagement economics
• Assists clients with audits, refund claims, voluntary disclosures, notices, and interactions with taxing authorities
• Reviews client operations, transaction data, and tax processes to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements
• Prepares and reviews technical analyses, memoranda, taxability matrices, and other client deliverables
• Builds strong client relationships and identifies opportunities to provide additional services
• Collaborates with professionals across BDO to deliver integrated solutions to clients

Skills

Sales & Use Tax

Client management

Team development

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Project management

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/Business)

CPA or JD preferred

Tools

Excel

MS Office Suite

Tax research tools

Job description

BDO USA, Llp is seeking a State & Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax to advise multistate clients, lead engagements, and develop practical tax solutions. You will supervise staff, build client relationships, and collaborate across BDO to deliver integrated tax services.

The role requires 4+ years of tax experience, CPA/JD preferred, and strong research, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and tax tools is expected; ESOP participation is a benefit.