Senior State and Local Tax Analyst

LS Solutions; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst (SALT) to lead state and local tax planning for a utilities and energy portfolio. This role focuses on analyzing multi-state tax impacts, modeling complex transactions, and supporting strategic organizational initiatives.

You will collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams to improve SALT outcomes, assist with tax audits, and monitor evolving state and local tax legislation and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of state and local tax principles and compliance considerations.
• Proficiency in tax modeling and analyzing complex, multi-jurisdiction matters.
• Ability to interpret legislative updates and assess business impacts.
• Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze multi-state tax impacts and identify opportunities to optimize tax positions.
• Model complex transactions and support strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams to improve SALT outcomes.
• Support tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting state and local taxation.

Skills

State and Local Tax

Tax modeling

Legislative updates

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Tax Analyst (SALT)

will lead state and local tax (SALT) planning for a utilities and energy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze multi-state tax impacts and identify opportunities to optimize tax positions.
• Model complex transactions and support strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams to improve SALT outcomes.
• Support tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting state and local taxation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of state and local tax principles and compliance considerations.
• Proficiency in tax modeling and analyzing complex, multi-jurisdiction matters.
• Ability to interpret legislative updates and assess business impacts.
• Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.