State and Local Tax Staff

At Bennett Thrasher, we offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while providing a commitment to culture and a family-like work atmosphere. By joining our firm, you’ll have immediate opportunities to collaborate on meaningful work with clients in a variety of industries and work together with other associates across practices. You will not only be able to dive into challenging projects with a diverse set of clients, but also have opportunities to participate in firm activities that reflect your individual passions; from our Business Resource Groups to the BT Foundation.

We work hard to help our clients solve challenges, but we also believe in taking time for what matters and offer benefits for you that reflect this mindset. We offer a competitive benefits program that includes generous vacation time, exceptional opportunities for growth and flexibility in both our dress code and work model. Apply today to learn more about how you can excel in a career with Bennett Thrasher.

Bennett Thrasher (“BT”) is seeking a State & Local Tax (“SALT”) Staff to help grow our dynamic SALT practice. You will work side-by-side with seasoned CPAs and attorneys on complex, multistate sales/use tax and income- and franchise-tax matters while driving innovative, client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities: 

• Assisting with sales/use tax nexus and exposure studies, including jurisdictional footprint analyses and taxability reviews.
• Building and maintaining income nexus and exposure models in Excel.
• Supporting SALT tax diligence by analyzing target company data, preparing issue lists, and summarizing key risks and opportunities.
• Assisting with sales and use tax audits, including data requests, exposure quantification, sampling reviews, and preparation of supporting workpapers.
• Monitoring legislative, regulatory, and case law developments affecting both state income and sales/use taxes and summarizing impacts for internal and client use.
• Collaborating with engagement teams and compliance staff to address state-specific income and sales tax issues and provide well-supported, Excel-based analyses and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required; degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; CPA (or CPA-eligible) a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills or a demonstrated willingness and aptitude to learn advanced Excel functionality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality work and outstanding client service.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.