Sales Tax Manager / Senior Manager State & Local Tax (SALT) ( Full-Time ) Lincolnshire, IL - DK

Job Title

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Use Tax Advisory

• Provide technical guidance and consulting support on Sales & Use Tax matters.
• Research complex state and local tax issues and prepare technical memorandums and reports.
• Analyze multi-state sales tax requirements and compliance obligations.
• Review exemption certificates and ensure proper documentation.

M&A Tax Support

• Support mergers and acquisitions through tax due diligence and transaction structuring.
• Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities during acquisition reviews.
• Assist clients with post-transaction tax compliance requirements.

Compliance & Tax Reporting

• Review Sales & Use Tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with voluntary disclosure agreements and tax registrations.
• Respond to state tax notices and inquiries.
• Represent clients in communications with state and local tax authorities.

Technology & Process Management

• Utilize tax technology platforms such as:
• Avalara
• Vertex
• TaxJar
• Similar indirect tax software solutions
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and compliance workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of State & Local Tax (SALT) experience.
• Strong expertise in:
• Sales & Use Tax
• Indirect tax compliance
• Multi-state tax regulations
• Tax research and analysis
• Required professional designation:
• CPA, JD/LLM, CMI, or equivalent certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and complex tax engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting or tax consulting experience.
• Experience supporting M&A tax due diligence.
• Experience working with sales tax automation platforms.
• Strong client advisory and project management skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• SALT professional with deep Sales & Use Tax expertise.
• Experienced advisor comfortable working directly with clients.
• Strong technical researcher with the ability to interpret changing tax regulations.
• Able to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $130,000 $200,000 annually
• Full-time opportunity
• Professional growth opportunities within a tax advisory environment

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