Senior State & Local Tax Associate

*Job Title:* Senior State & Local Tax Associate *Location:* Rancho Cucamonga, CA *Duration:* Full Time *Qualifications:* * You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required); a Master’s of Taxation, MBA, LLM in Taxation or JD are preferred.
* You have 2+ years of experience with state and local income/franchise tax (required).
* You have a Valid CPA license or JD, or are working towards obtaining CPA license or JD * You have a well-rounded knowledge of state and local tax principles and experience with tax research * You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
* You have the ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
* You have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
* You are proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word *Responsibilities:* * Research and review state and local income/franchise tax matters, including nexus determination, taxability analysis and quantification of potential liabilities.
* Assist clients with various compliance matters including income/franchise tax return preparation and review.
* Respond to notices issued by states and local tax jurisdictions.
* Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies including preparing clients for discussions with auditors, assisting with the representation of clients at administrative appeals, appeal meetings and preparing written protests.
* Assist with the negotiation and drafting of settlement terms with state and local taxing authorities.
* Assist with the identification and presentation of multistate tax opportunities to internal and external clients.
* Prepare and review memoranda on state and local tax issues for corporations, partnerships and LLCs.
* Prepare and review ruling requests and respond to state and local tax audits.
* Manage voluntary disclosure projects.
* Assist with due diligence projects.
* Develop multistate expertise by keeping current with latest legislation and case law related to state income/franchise tax * Participate in practice development activities focused on forming strong relationships with clients, prospective clients and governmental personnel.
* Ensure timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
* Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person