Senior Associate, Sales & Use

Alvarez & Marsal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Senior Associate for Sales & Use Tax in Washington, DC. You will support audits, tax planning, and process improvements while collaborating with finance and client teams. The role emphasizes research, documentation, and client deliverables.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3+ years in sales & use tax, and proficiency with Vertex and SAP. Strong writing, analysis, and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CMI/CPA/JD/LLM required or in process of obtaining advanced certification.
• 3+ years of relevant sales & use tax experience at a public accounting or large consulting firm.
• Strong writing, analytical, research, Excel, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical research memorandums for internal sources and clients with guidance from managers and senior team members.
• Assist in reverse audits, controversy matters, tax planning initiatives, and sale/use tax exposure analysis.
• Develop working relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Support business development through marketing materials, proposals, and client deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations by researching issues and filing obligations.
• Maintain audit documentation and support audits and due diligence engagements.
• Conduct multi-state sales & use tax research and summarize findings for stakeholders.
• Assist with FAS 5 reserves monitoring related to sales and use tax audits.
• Coordinate multi-state tax matters related to government incentives.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Research

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Business development

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CMI / CPA / JD / LLM credential (in progress or achieved)

Tools

Vertex tax software

SAP (ERP system)

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

Description

Senior Associate, Sales & Use

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M's Sales and Use Tax team advises clients on sales and use tax matters, including reverse audits, audit management controversy, event-based tax planning, and tax department process improvement projects. Working directly with company management, our tax professionals provide tailored services to assist your Finance organization and/or sales tax department with its operational performance improvement and implement comprehensive plans to maximize value, including the following areas – reverse audits, audit management and defense, uncollected sales tax recovery, restructuring, process and controls, nexus analysis, product taxability analysis, purchases analysis, and exposure analysis.

How Will You Contribute

• 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
• C Build internal relationships across offices and teams to support resolution of sales and use tax questions and engagement needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Certified Member of the Institute (CMI) with the Institute of Professionals in Taxation, CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), or LLM required (or in the process of obtaining advanced certification)
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a sales & use tax practice at a public accounting firm or large consulting firm
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
• Strong writing, analytical, research, excel, and organizational skills
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills
• Strong sense of personal motivation as well as the ability to work with a team
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment
• Strong tax audit, research, strategic thinking, judgment, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Vertex tax software and SAP (ERP system)
• Knowledge of process control and improvement
• Ability to work on special projects and lead initiatives related to incentives, sales, and use tax

Your journey at A&M

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k)-retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part-time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

The salary range is $85,000 - $110,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.