Sales and Use Tax Manager - State and Local Tax

BDO USA, Llp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a State & Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax in Chicago. The role advises multistate clients on complex indirect tax matters, leads client engagements, and develops practical tax solutions while supervising and developing team members.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of S&U tax experience, CPA/JD preferred, and strong skills in research, analytics, and client management. The position offers opportunities to grow within a leading tax practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics preferred
• Four 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 Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
• Exposure to standard tax applications and research tools, preferred

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on multistate sales and use 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

Strong research skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

CPA/JD preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Tax software/tools

Job description

Job Summary:

BDO's State & Local Tax practice is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax. The Manager will advise multistate clients on complex indirect tax matters, lead client engagements, develop practical tax solutions, supervise and develop team members, and build strong client relationships.

Job Duties:

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coaches, and develops associates and senior associates and reviews their work product

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, preferred

Experience

• 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

License/Certification

• CPA, JD, or other relevant professional credential, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
• Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets