Sales and Use Tax Manager

Weaver; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Flexible time off

In-house CPE and learning opportunities

Job summary

A national accounting and consulting firm is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager in Bethesda, MD. This position involves managing complex tax engagements and leading a team of tax professionals. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in state and local tax, with strong skills in indirect tax compliance. The firm offers competitive compensation, flexible time off, and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of state and local tax experience in a public accounting or tax services firm.
• Experience focused on indirect (sales & use) tax compliance and consulting.
• Proven ability to manage and attract new clients.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex Indirect tax audits and recovery of tax overpayments.
• Lead projects and manage a team of sales and use tax professionals.
• Provide consulting services and tax analysis for corporate clients.

Skills

State and local tax experience

Indirect tax compliance

Relationship management

Mentoring and developing staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA, CMI or JD

Job description

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Learn more about our services, industry experience and culture at weaver.com.

Position Profile

Weaver seeks a State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager to join the Sales and Use (Indirect) Tax division of our SALT practice. The Sales and Use Tax Manager, in our State and Local Tax practice, will work on multiple complex tax engagements and will contribute to the delivery of innovative sales and use tax planning ideas for our diverse clients. This position offers a warm, successful and team-driven culture with excellent opportunities for career development and advancement.

Sales and Use Tax Managers have in-depth, first-hand experience in a wide range of industries. They draw on experience in accounting and taxation to provide consulting services to corporate clients. Sales and Use Tax Managers identify complex tax issues and provide tax analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates. A Sales and Use Tax Manager's primary responsibilities include working on complex Indirect tax audits, managed audits, and recovery of tax overpayments (reverse audits). Additional responsibilities include preparing complex tax research projects for clients in diverse industries by researching and analyzing a wide range of tax issues and tax implications. They will also lead projects and a team of sales and use tax professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA, CMI or JD
• 5 + years of state and local tax experience in a public accounting firm, tax services firm or similar industry
• Experience with a focus on indirect (sales & use) tax compliance and consulting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop staff
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills
• Ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients

Compensation and Benefits

At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees' wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $175,000 in the California and New York Metropolitan areas. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. In addition to compensation packages, Weaver offers competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Further, we support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days!

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Weaver is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support.