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Dean Dorton · 22 hours ago

State and Local Tax (SALT) Automation Project Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Dean Dorton is one of the largest advisory firms in the United States, dedicated to helping clients succeed through expert guidance. The SALT Project Manager will manage sales tax automation projects, ensuring optimized compliance and enhancing client outcomes while collaborating closely with clients and mentoring team members.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage and execute sales tax automation projects from start to finish, including all client communication

Implement and optimize Avalara tax calculation and return filing products, including AvaTax and MRA

Conduct multistate sales tax nexus studies and advise clients on compliance requirements

Handle sales tax registrations, voluntary disclosures, and audits

Make sales taxability determinations and provide strategic guidance to clients

Train and manage others to ensure consistent service delivery

Identify opportunities to expand automation services and enhance workflow efficiency

Adapt to a dynamic team environment experiencing substantial growth

Qualification

Avalara productsSales tax automationTax complianceCPASimilar licensureClient managementProject managementTeam member developmentProcess improvementRelationship managementAuditsRegistrationsDisclosuresOther platformsMicrosoft OfficeQuickBooksTax Research SoftwareCommunication skillsAdaptabilityMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Minimum of five years of experience in a tax or tax-related technical role with experience in tax compliance, client management, and team member development

CPA or similar licensure required

Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated experience leading and managing sales tax automation projects

Experience with multistate sales tax compliance, audits, registrations, and disclosures

Strong client communication and relationship management skills

Comfortable navigating change in a fast-growing team environment

Ability and willingness to contribute to process improvement and service expansion

In-depth knowledge of Avalara's tax automation products