Sales and Use Tax Manager

Warren Averett, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Averett seeks an experienced Sales and Use Tax professional (CPA preferred) to lead multistate SALT engagements from our Tampa office. You will advise on nexus, taxability, exemption management, and audits, while delivering strategic solutions for clients.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public accounting or corporate tax, excellent communication, and a track record of mentoring staff and growing client relationships. This is a client-facing, growth-oriented role in a leading CPA firm.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting, consulting, or corporate tax experience with focus on SALT.
• Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax rules and regulations.
• Experience researching SALT issues and communicating conclusions to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review multistate sales and use tax compliance engagements.
• Advise clients on nexus, taxability, exemption management, and transaction structuring.
• Conduct state and local tax research and provide written and verbal recommendations.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and potential exposures in SALT for clients.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor associates; review work and provide feedback.

Skills

SALT knowledge

Client relationship mgmt

Leadership & mentoring

Multistate tax research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

Warren Averett is a leading CPA and advisory firm that services span beyond audit and tax to include corporate advisory, technology and risk solutions, HR Solutions, and more. While gaining professional skills that you can carry throughout your career, we help our employees to build relationships that can take you where you’d like to go. Not only has Warren Averett ranked on two of Forbes’ Best lists (America’s Best Tax Firms and America’s Best Accounting Firms), but the firm has also repeatedly been named a Best Place to Work in several of our offices throughout our footprint. We strive to create a strong sense of comradery and to provide an inclusive workplace culture where our employees can grow and thrive professionally and personally.

Warren Averett is seeking an experienced Sales and Use Tax professional for our Firm. The ideal candidate will possess their CPA license and have 6 or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Client Service & Technical Leadership

• Manage and review multistate sales and use tax compliance engagements.
• Advise clients regarding sales and use tax nexus, taxability determinations, exemption certificate management, and transaction structuring.
• Conduct state and local tax research and provide written and verbal recommendations regarding complex SALT issues.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and potential exposures related to sales tax, use tax, and indirect tax obligations.
• Assist clients with voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), amnesty programs, and state tax registrations.
• Represent clients during sales and use tax audits and administrative examinations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting state and local taxation and communicate implications to clients and internal teams.
• Support the continued growth of the firm's SALT practice through thought leadership, networking, and business development activities.
• Develop specialized expertise in targeted industries and SALT disciplines.
• Participate in internal training programs and contribute technical knowledge across the firm.
• Assist in developing processes and technology solutions that improve engagement efficiency and client outcomes.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor associates and senior associates.
• Review work performed by team members and provide meaningful feedback.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and professional development efforts within the Tax practice.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SALT clients and engagements.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and value-added advisory services.
• Collaborate with partners and other service lines to identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships.
• Participate in client presentations, proposals, and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of public accounting, consulting, or corporate tax experience with a significant focus on state and local tax.
• Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax rules and regulations.
• Experience researching complex SALT issues and communicating conclusions to clients.
• Experience managing multiple engagements, budgets, and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Taxation (MTax) or Accounting.
• Experience with Vertex, Avalara, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, or similar tax technology platforms.
• Experience with sales tax audits, nexus studies, and voluntary disclosure projects.
• Knowledge of income/franchise, gross receipts, and other indirect tax issues.
• Prior experience leading teams and developing junior professionals.

Warren Averett is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, promote, and make all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, protected military service, disability, age, or any other unlawful characteristic.