Tax Manager - SALT Indirect

Andersen; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (200 hours annually)

Job summary

Andersen in Seattle is looking for a Tax Manager to oversee and deliver indirect tax projects for a diverse client base. This role involves managing sales and use tax audits, advising clients on tax implications, and engaging in business development. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in an accounting firm and a CPA or JD credential. The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in an accounting firm.
• Advanced credential allowing for client representation before the IRS required.
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex indirect tax engagements.
• Advise clients on indirect tax implications of business operations.
• Engage in business development activities and prepare proposals.

Skills

Client relationship management

Indirec tax expertise

Self-starter

Proficient use of technology

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

CPA or JD

Job description

The Role

Managers within our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice oversee and deliver indirect tax projects, providing innovative tax planning and consulting services to a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed startups. This role focuses primarily on sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and other indirect tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Managers Can Expect To

• Lead and manage complex indirect tax engagements, including sales and use tax audits, controversy, and refund reviews.
• Oversee nexus determinations, taxability analyses, and voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) related to indirect taxes.
• Determine and analyze sales/use tax liabilities across multi-state and local jurisdictions.
• Advise clients on indirect tax implications of business operations, transactions, and supply chain decisions.
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments impacting indirect taxes and proactively communicate implications to clients.
• Engage in business development activities (i.e., prepare proposals, present webinars, collaborate across service lines to deliver comprehensive tax solutions).
• Identify opportunities for tax savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation related to indirect tax compliance.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare detailed technical memoranda and client deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction, manage expectations, and meet deadlines.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of Seniors and Associates.

The Requirements

• 4+ years relevant work experience in an accounting firm
• Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree; Accounting, Finance, Economics or related degree (Preferred).
• Advanced credential allowing for client representation before the Internal Revenue Service required (i.e. CPA or JD).
• Self-starter with the initiative to seek out opportunities and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; and
• Proficient use of technology.

Compensation and Benefits

Our firm offers competitive base compensation, benefits package, and a discretionary employee bonus program for eligible employees based on individual and firm performance metrics per the defined program guidelines. For individuals hired to work in Seattle, the expected salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000; the actual salary offer can vary based upon employee qualifications.

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer paid time off, beginning at 200 hours annually and provides twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For a full listing of benefit offerings, please visit https://www.andersen.com/careers/faqs.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).

Andersen Tax welcomes and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), mental disability, physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations. All qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Additionally, we make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.