Senior State & Local Tax Advisor

Doeren Mayhew; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew seeks a Senior Tax Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) team. The ideal candidate has SALT compliance and consulting experience, can manage multiple projects, and supports offices in Troy, Grand Rapids, Houston, Duluth, Rochester, Birmingham, Orlando or Clarksville.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in accounting or taxation, with CPA track preferred, and about 2 years of SALT experience in a public accounting or consulting setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or related field.
• CPA or CPA track preferred but not required.
• 2 years of SALT tax experience in public accounting or consulting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and local tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, research, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review state and local tax returns (sales tax, personal property tax, C‑corp, S‑corp, and partnerships).
• Provide technical SALT tax research and advice.
• Assist clients with SALT audits, including defense and negotiation.
• Develop tax planning strategies to minimize SALT liabilities.
• Stay current on SALT laws and communicate changes to clients and team.

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in accounting or taxation

CPA track (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CCH Axcess/GoSystem Tax

Avalara/Verxt/TaxJar/TaxScribe

Job description

Doeren Mayhew seeks a Senior Tax Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) team. The ideal candidate has SALT compliance and consulting experience, can manage multiple projects, and supports offices in Troy, Grand Rapids, Houston, Duluth, Rochester, Birmingham, Orlando or Clarksville.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in accounting or taxation, with CPA track preferred, and about 2 years of SALT experience in a public accounting or consulting setting.