Senior Associate, Sales & Use

The Team

A&M's Sales and Use Tax team advises clients on sales and use tax matters, including reverse audits, audit management controversy, event-based tax planning, and tax department process improvement projects. Working directly with company management, our tax professionals provide tailored services to assist your Finance organization and/or sales tax department with its operational performance improvement and implement comprehensive plans to maximize value, including the following areas – reverse audits, audit management and defense, uncollected sales tax recovery, restructuring, process and controls, nexus analysis, product taxability analysis, purchases analysis, and exposure analysis.

How will you contribute

As a member of the A&M Sales & Use Tax team, you will:

Prepare and detailed technical research memorandums for internal sources and clients, with review and guidance from managers and senior team members
Assist in and support reverse audits, controversy matters, tax planning initiatives, voluntary disclosure agreements, process improvement projects, and sales/use tax exposure analysis
Develop working relationships with client and personnel and collaborate effectively with internal engagement teams
Participate in business development efforts, including preparing marketing materials, proposals, and client deliverables, as directed by senior team members
Support compliance with sales and use tax regulations by researching technical issues, filing obligations, and identifying incomplete information
Maintain audit documentation and provide support on audits, due diligence engagements, and special projects
Conduct multi-state sales & use tax research related to taxability, sourcing, and nexus issues, and summarize findings for internal and external stakeholders
Assist with the calculation and monitoring of FAS 5 reserves related to sales and use tax audits and exposures, under manager supervision
Support the coordination of multi-state sales and use tax matters related to government incentives and related revenue streams
Contribute to updates and maintenance of sales and use tax matrices, including researching taxability changes and documenting results
Collaborate with IT and data teams to support tax system enhancements and implementation initiatives
C Build internal relationships across offices and teams to support resolution of sales and use tax questions and engagement needs

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Certified Member of the Institute (CMI) with the Institute of Professionals in Taxation, CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), or LLM required (or in the process of obtaining advanced certification)
At least 3 years of relevant experience in a sales & use tax practice at a public accounting firm or large consulting firm
Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
Strong writing, analytical, research, excel, and organizational skills
Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills
Strong sense of personal motivation as well as the ability to work with a team
Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment
Strong tax audit, research, strategic thinking, judgment, negotiation, and presentation skills
Proficiency with Vertex tax software and SAP (ERP system)
Knowledge of process control and improvement
Ability to work on special projects and lead initiatives related to incentives, sales, and use tax