Tax Manager (SALT)

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager (SALT) in Saint Louis, MO to lead state income tax compliance, audits, and regulatory research. The role involves enhancing tax processes, modeling impacts of acquisitions, and collaborating with senior leadership on strategic tax initiatives.

The position requires significant corporate state tax experience, ONESOURCE proficiency, and CPA (or willingness to obtain Series 99). Relocation or in-state work is supported within the Saint Louis area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of corporate state income tax experience.
• Experience with the ONESOURCE tax suite.
• Series 99 required or must obtain within 6 months.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate state income tax compliance process utilizing ONESOURCE.
• Coordinate and manage state income tax audits and support the defense of tax filing positions.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of tax filings through established controls and review procedures.
• Analyze and model the tax impact of acquisitions, tax law changes, and organizational structure updates.
• Conduct research on state tax regulations and technical matters.
• Support aspects of federal tax compliance, including estimated payments and extensions as needed.
• Lead and mentor a small team of tax professionals.
• Partner with senior tax leadership to review departmental goals, procedures, and process improvements.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's preferred

Tools

ONESOURCE

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Saint Louis, MO that is seeking a Tax Manager (SALT) to join their team. The position requires a strong understanding of standard accounting principles, concepts, practices, and procedures, along with the ability to analyze financial data, systems, and processes to identify issues and implement effective solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to tax reporting and compliance efforts while driving process improvements and supporting the broader finance organization. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the corporate state income tax compliance process utilizing a leading tax compliance software platform


• Coordinate and manage state income tax audits and support the defense of tax filing positions


• Ensure accuracy and completeness of tax filings through established controls and review procedures


• Analyze and model the tax impact of acquisitions, tax law changes, and organizational structure updates


• Conduct research on state tax regulations and technical matters


• Support aspects of federal tax compliance, including estimated payments and extensions as needed


• Lead and mentor a small team of tax professionals


• Partner with senior tax leadership to review departmental goals, procedures, and process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required; Master's preferred


• 5+ years of corporate state income tax experience


• Experience with the ONESOURCE tax suite


• Series 99 required or must obtain within 6 months


• CPA preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.


• Salaried personnel receive paid time off.


• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.


• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


• This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.