Geffen Mesher · 6 months ago
Senior Manager or Manager, SALT (Direct Tax)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expGeffen Mesher & Company is one of Portland's foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years. They are seeking a SALT Manager or Senior Manager with Direct Tax experience to support and grow their State and Local tax group, where the individual will manage multiple projects and demonstrate advanced technical skills in tax and accounting.
ConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Delivering a full range of tax planning, consulting and compliance services to clients
Working closely with staff on all phases of projects and engagement management for multiple clients
Mentoring and leading tax staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline
Broad exposure to State and Local Taxes including knowledge in State Income/Franchise Tax, Credits and Incentives, Sales, and Use Tax; must be eager to work on a variety of SALT issues and have recent experience with Direct SALT
Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, and combined state tax returns
Recent Preparation experience of state income and franchise tax returns –corporate and pass-throughs-including preparation of workpapers as well as experience in tax software
Experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis
Extensive technical skills, including ASC 740, nexus considerations, unitary filing, apportionment methodologies, tax base rules, tax research, compliance, and consulting as it relates to multi-state jurisdictions
Ability to supervise staff and lead projects
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
CPA certification if qualified to sit for the CPA; if not qualified, licensed attorney, Enrolled Agent, or other appropriate certification (or in the process of obtaining)
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
Proficient in MS technology suite
SALT Manager: 5+ years with the above experience
SALT Senior Manager: 7+ years with the above experience including: Oversees larger and more complex client engagements, Serves as a subject-matter expert in a specialized area, Reviews work at a higher level and ensure technical accuracy and planning considerations, Plays a significant role in strengthening existing client relationships and identifying cross-service opportunities, serving as a strategic advisor, Contributes to business development efforts, including proposals, networking, and client pitching
Benefits
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Company
Geffen Mesher
Geffen Mesher is an accounting firm headquartered in Portland.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rob Stahly
Chief Operating Officer
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