SALT Sales Tax Manager — Remote, CPA Support & ESOP

Grassi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Grassi seeks a SALT – Sales Tax Manager to join our team with locations in White Plains, NY; Jericho, NY; New York, NY; Park Ridge, NJ; Chelmsford, MA; Needham, MA; Glastonbury, CT; Wayne, PA or remote for residents of NY/NJ/MA/CT/PA. You will lead state and local tax matters, plan multistate engagements, and advise clients on sales and use tax issues.

The ideal candidate has a CPA and/or JD, 5+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Masters degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
• CPA and or/ JD required.
• Experience in managing all aspects of sales and use tax audits from start to finish.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Shopify, Avalara, and Avatax.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on complex state and local tax matters specifically focused on sales and use.
• Leading multistate sales and use tax planning, controversy, and consulting engagements across a diverse client base.
• Researching technical sales and use tax issues and developing strategic recommendations, memoranda, and planning solutions.
• Enhancing tax functions through process improvements, technology optimization, and implementation of efficient compliance solutions.
• Collaborating across service lines to deliver integrated tax strategies and value-added client solutions.
• Representing clients in examinations, audits, and tax controversy matters before state taxing authorities.
• Contributing to practice growth through business development initiatives, networking, thought leadership, and client presentations.
• Building, mentoring, and developing team members while fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Masters in Accounting or related field

CPA or JD required

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Shopify

Avalara

Avatax

Job description

Grassi seeks a SALT – Sales Tax Manager to join our team with locations in White Plains, NY; Jericho, NY; New York, NY; Park Ridge, NJ; Chelmsford, MA; Needham, MA; Glastonbury, CT; Wayne, PA or remote for residents of NY/NJ/MA/CT/PA. You will lead state and local tax matters, plan multistate engagements, and advise clients on sales and use tax issues.

The ideal candidate has a CPA and/or JD, 5+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.