SALT Tax Associate: Growth, Training and Impact

Smith + Howard; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith + Howard is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Associate in Atlanta to support a variety of SALT compliance and consulting projects, including sales and use tax filings, property tax compliance, tax research, and client inquiries.

This role works closely with the SALT leadership team to assist with project management, analyze tax data, support audits and appeals, and provide practical solutions to clients on state and local tax matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation, or related fields
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite – emphasis on Word and Excel
• Ability to prioritize numerous projects to meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Strong documentation and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of compliance processes and project prioritization for all SALT projects with the SALT leadership team
• Review and assist in the filing of State and Local tax returns for sales and use taxes related to monthly and quarterly transactions
• Interact with clients regarding filing issues, business license compliance and general tax research inquiries
• Review and analyze summary data from state and local tax return filings
• Assist in filing annual property tax returns and assist with research and audit support when necessary
• Assist with real property tax appeals
• Analyze continually changing tax laws and regulations in multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with business license compliance and research nationwide for our clients
• Develop and cultivate new business and enhance existing relationships with current clients
• Support tax team with ongoing state and local audit initiatives and research
• Assist with analysis of current business process issues and documentation to aid in enhanced business continuity and efficiency

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Documentation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA or CMI certifications

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Smith + Howard is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Associate in Atlanta to support a variety of SALT compliance and consulting projects, including sales and use tax filings, property tax compliance, tax research, and client inquiries.

This role works closely with the SALT leadership team to assist with project management, analyze tax data, support audits and appeals, and provide practical solutions to clients on state and local tax matters.