State and Local Tax Manager
Who We Are
Our Purpose: We exist to provide solutions and create value through our professional services for businesses, individuals, and nonprofits in our community.
Our Vision: We are committed to utilizing our position as the preeminent independent accounting and professional services firm in Central Virginia to make a positive difference for our clients and our community.
Our Mission: We will use our expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to:
Our Purpose: We exist to provide solutions and create value through our professional services for businesses, individuals, and nonprofits in our community.
Our Vision: We are committed to utilizing our position as the preeminent independent accounting and professional services firm in Central Virginia to make a positive difference for our clients and our community.
Our Mission: We will use our expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to:
- Nurture future leaders through a supportive, challenging, and enjoyable work environment
- Provide the highest quality professional services to our clients
- Utilize our outstanding team and maximize their effectiveness by promoting a healthy balance between work and daily life
- Work with clients and team members to accomplish their desired results
- Prepare and review state and local tax returns, including income tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and franchise tax returns
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required tax returns
- Stay up-to-date on changes in state and local tax laws and regulations
- Advise clients on tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities
- Conduct research and analysis to identify tax opportunities and risks
- Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize client tax positions
- Represent clients in state and local tax audits and appeals
- Prepare and file tax protests and appeals
- Negotiate settlements with tax authorities
- Mentor and develop team members
- Assign and review work to ensure quality and efficiency
- Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive client service
- Bachelor's/Master’s degree in accounting/Tax
- CPA certification required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in state and local tax
- 4- 10 years experience in public accounting
- Strong knowledge of state and local tax laws and regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Recent experience managing tax engagements
- Up-to-date working knowledge of U.S. accounting, tax principles & IRS regulations
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proactive individual with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Curiosity/eagerness to learn and to teach and share knowledge
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (required)
- Experience with QuickBooks & QuickBooks Online (required)
- Experience with CCH/Axcess – Tax, Scan/Autoflow, Workflow, Document, Engagement (preferred)
- Career growth opportunities
- Annual salary range: $100k - $140k (based on experience)
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Full benefits including:
- 401k and profit-sharing plan
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA
- FSA
- Life Insurance