Sales & Use Tax Senior Associate - Advisory & Compliance

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal, a global consulting firm, seeks a Sales & Use Tax professional in New York to advise clients on tax matters, perform audits, and drive process improvements. You will draft research memos, support reverse audits, and collaborate with engagement teams to deliver value and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting and professional certifications. The team focuses on tax planning, nexus analysis, and regulatory updates while offering cross-office collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CMI/CPA/JD/LLM qualifications or in progress of advanced certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in a sales & use tax practice at a public accounting or large consulting firm.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and detailed technical research memorandums for internal sources and clients, with review and guidance from managers and senior team members.
• Assist in and support reverse audits, controversy matters, tax planning initiatives, voluntary disclosure agreements, process improvement projects, and sales/use tax exposure analysis.
• Develop working relationships with client and personnel and collaborate effectively with internal engagement teams.
• Participate in business development efforts, including preparing marketing materials, proposals, and client deliverables, as directed by senior team members.
• Support compliance with sales and use tax regulations by researching technical issues, filing obligations, and identifying incomplete information.
• Maintain audit documentation and provide support on audits, due diligence engagements, and special projects.
• Conduct multi-state sales & use tax research related to taxability, sourcing, and nexus issues, and summarize findings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the calculation and monitoring of FAS 5 reserves related to sales and use tax audits and exposures, under manager supervision.
• Support the coordination of multi-state sales and use tax matters related to government incentives and related revenue streams.
• Contribute to updates and maintenance of sales and use tax matrices, including researching taxability changes and documenting results.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to support tax system enhancements and implementation initiatives.
• Build internal relationships across offices and teams to support resolution of sales and use tax questions and engagement needs.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

CA or JD or LLM (certifications)

CMI qualification

LLM (in progress)

Tools

Vertex tax software

SAP

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal, a global consulting firm, seeks a Sales & Use Tax professional in New York to advise clients on tax matters, perform audits, and drive process improvements. You will draft research memos, support reverse audits, and collaborate with engagement teams to deliver value and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting and professional certifications. The team focuses on tax planning, nexus analysis, and regulatory updates while offering cross-office collaboration and