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KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) · 1 month ago

State and Local Tax - Sales Tax Senior Associate

positionIndianapolis, IN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date2+ years exp

KSM is one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. They are seeking a Sales Tax Senior Associate to join their State and Local Tax team, responsible for managing sales/use tax consulting projects and providing support to clients on tax-related matters.

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Responsibilities

Assist with the accurate and timely completion of sales/use tax consulting projects under deadlines and within budgets
Participate in all stages of state and local sales/use tax engagements, including data gathering, nexus reviews, taxability analysis and research, matrix and client deliverable preparation
Recognize potential sales tax technical issues, analyze and evaluate solutions and responses to support clients
Assist in handling routine questions from other KSM practice area personnel, clients and state agencies regarding sales/use tax matters
Support clients through state sales/use tax examinations, audit defense planning, notice responses, protests and Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) projects
Conduct detailed research and analysis of state sales/use tax laws, cases, administrative guidance and other technical communications, etc
Stay current relative to proposed state sales/use tax legislation and multi-state sales/use tax law updates/changes
Drafting of internal communications, technical alerts and training presentations related to sales/use tax law updates
Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment for SALT team members and foster strong working relationships across KSM practice areas to promote awareness of sales/use tax services
Take an active role in the technical and professional development of staff; serve as formal and informal mentor to staff
Assist with the firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities

Qualification

Sales/use tax experienceTax legal research softwareAccounting degreeCMI certificationMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementMentoring

Required

A minimum of 2 calendar years of tax experience and familiarity with state and local sales/use tax concepts
Bachelors or Master's degree in accounting and/or taxation, or advanced degree (e.g., law degree), CMI and/or related work experience
Positive attitude, flexible and adaptable
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management: ability to prioritize tasks and take responsibility for a professional workload
Minimum of forty hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills
Proficiency in use of tax legal research software, and suite of Microsoft Office programs

Company

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)

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KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) is a nationally recognized advisory, tax, and audit firm.
dateFounded in 1942
location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.ksmcpa.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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CEO and President
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