State Income Tax Positions Available

Lead Tax Manager External Tax Policy (Atlanta, Georgia) - Dive into the dynamic world of tax legislation and be part of AT&T’s tax advocacy team. The team’s overarching mission is to develop and shape federal and state tax policy in support of AT&T’s business strategy. As an External Tax Policy (ETP) Lead Tax Manager, you will be at the forefront of navigating state and local tax laws and proposed legislation, turning complexity into clarity and challenges into valuable strategic opportunities. What You'll Do: Work closely with all of AT&T’s Tax Departments, External Affairs, industry peers, and state legislators and regulators, to monitor and communicate about proposed and enacted state tax legislation that may impact AT&T’s wide variety of businesses. Use your analytical skills to forecast the financial and operational impacts of enacted and proposed legislation. Help to communicate our success stories through words and visual tools. Work across all tax disciplines including income tax, property tax, sales & use tax, payroll tax, and telecom-specific taxes and regulatory fees. Your role will involve conducting research and translating complex tax issues into actionable objectives. Take charge of enhancing our internal processes and dashboards through automation, driving efficiency, and improving our processes. Who You Are: A high-energy strategic thinker. A proactive communicator capable of bridging diverse tax disciplines and simplifying intricate tax matters for various audiences. A leader in adopting and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency. Embark on a journey where you can make a significant impact. If you are ready to take the lead with AT&T’s External Tax Policy team we'd love to hear from you. Note: AT&T may also consider placing this position in our Dallas office. If you are in the Dallas area and interested in applying, please indicate this in your cover letter or resume. To apply click here. Date Posted: 7/23/2024 (IPT062)

Senior or Manager, Direct Tax SALT; depending on experience (Portland, Oregon) - Geffen Mesher & Company proudly stands as one of Portland's foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest. We owe our enduring success to our client-centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members. We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries. We are seeking a Direct Tax SALT Senior or Direct Tax SALT Manager to support and grow our State and Local tax group. In this role, you’ll be able to juggle multiple projects to a high degree of efficiency and demonstrate advanced technical skills in various tax and accounting areas. You’ll help business leaders look around corners, go beyond the numbers, and do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Geffen Mesher. What you’ll be doing: Delivering a full range of tax planning, consulting and compliance services to clients. Working closely with staff on all phases of projects and engagement management for multiple clients. Mentoring and leading tax staff. What makes you a fit: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline. Broad exposure to State and Local Taxes including knowledge in State Income/Franchise Tax, Credits and Incentives, Sales, and Use Tax; must be eager to work on a variety of SALT issues and not specialize in one area. Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, and combined state tax returns. Recent Preparation experience of state income and franchise tax returns –corporate and pass-throughs-including preparation of workpapers as well as experience in tax software. Experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis. Extensive technical skills, including ASC 740, nexus considerations, unitary filing, apportionment methodologies, tax base rules, tax research, compliance, and consulting as it relates to multi-state jurisdictions. Ability to supervise staff and lead projects. Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships. CPA certification if qualified to sit for the CPA; if not qualified, licensed attorney, Enrolled Agent, or other appropriate certification (or in the process of obtaining). Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Proficient in MS technology suite. Experience requirements: Direct Tax SALT Senior: 3-5+ years with the above experience. Direct Tax SALT Manager: 5-7+ years with the above and people management experience. Benefits & Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefit package to help protect your personal and financial health and that of your family. At Geffen Mesher, we offer a generous 401k and profit-sharing plan. We’ll cover 100% of your individual monthly medical premium costs and provide paid parental leave.  Generous PTO and paid holidays come with the gig as well! Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.  To apply click here. Date Posted: 7/8/2024 (IPT059)

Manager Federal Tax Audits (Franklin, Tennessee) - Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you'll find fast learners and self-starting engines as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive. At Nissan, minds race. Imagination gets a green light. Each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life. Job Requirements: Lead and manage all stages of U.S. federal tax audits and controversy, including corporate income tax, employment tax, withholding tax, and excise tax audits, for the various industries in which Nissan operates (automotive, financing and insurance). Develop and implement comprehensive audit defense plans in collaboration with federal tax compliance and tax planning teams, internal departments and external advisors. Prepare and present clear and concise explanations of tax positions to IRS auditors. Gather, review and deliver information to the IRS in response to information and document requests, including working with many internal information providers. Attend regular meetings with the IRS and be the main contact person with IRS agents. Assist with negotiating resolutions of tax controversies with IRS Appeals. Work with the federal tax compliance and planning teams to research and analyze complex tax issues. Work with the federal tax compliance and planning teams to build audit-ready files to support the company’s tax positions. Work with the tax accounting team to ensure uncertain tax positions are correctly reported in the financial statements. Implement tools to organize and track progress of audits, deadlines, deliverables etc. Keep management and other key stakeholders informed on federal tax audit matters. Keep the state income tax compliance and audit teams informed of federal tax audit topics that may have an impact on state tax positions. Build strong work relationships with key internal stakeholders (Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, IT, Legal, R&D, Purchasing, HR etc.). Stay current on changes in federal tax laws and IRS audit procedures. Manage the performance and spend with external audit advisors. Maintain the highest ethical standards, encourage open and transparent communication, promote diversity and reward employees’ initiatives that bring value to Nissan and the tax organization. Minimum Experience and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required. Advanced degree or professional certification preferred (CPA, LLM, JD, MBA, MA, MS). 10+ years of related experience at a professional level. Relevant experience working directly with the IRS. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. In-depth knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS audit procedures. Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiation skills. Embrace use of technology for improvement of tax processes. Be able to challenge status quo and persuade others to implement change. Self-starter to build relationships in a large organization. Flexibility to adapt to changes in scope and open to future rotation within other areas within the tax organization. Ability to multi-task and manage workload efficiently. To apply click here. Date Posted: 5/29/2024 (IPT049)