Sales and Use Tax Manager - REMOTE

Warren Averett Executive Search & Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Averett seeks an experienced Sales and Use Tax professional in Atlanta. CPA required with 6+ years in public accounting, consulting, or corporate tax focusing on multistate SALT. You will lead client engagements, mentor staff, and drive tax strategy with strong communication.

Join a firm that values collaboration, continuous learning, and growth in a dynamic tax practice. The role emphasizes client service, technical leadership, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Multistate SALT

Client management

Research & analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

CPA license

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.