Position Opening: Tax Manager – State and Local Tax (SALT)

Why Keiter?

At Keiter, we help people achieve their full potential while pursuing their purpose – at home, at work, and in the community. We offer:

• A flexible, supportive work environment that empowers your professional and personal success
• A clear path for advancement and leadership within the firm
• Meaningful community involvement opportunities
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, relationships, and accountability

As Opportunity Advisors®, our mission goes beyond compliance. We help clients uncover new opportunities through deep relationships, proactive insights, and thoughtful tax strategies tailored to their evolving needs.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a key liaison between senior managers, partners, clients, staff, and outside advisors throughout all phases of state and local tax engagements.
• Serve as a resource on multistate sales and use tax matters, including FAS 5, reverse audits, planning, compliance, automation, mergers and acquisitions, controversy, and audit defense.
• Do primary and secondary reviews of complex state and local tax returns.
• Research complex state and local tax issues using state statutes, regulations, case law, and other relevant guidance.
• Find ways to reduce clients’ multistate tax burden through optimal filing methods, exemptions, credits and incentives, and structuring alternatives.
• Deliver multistate consulting on income, franchise, capital stock, license, and gross receipts taxes.
• Provide analysis and modeling of structuring alternatives, and prepare transaction work for complex client situations.
• Track state and local tax law changes and assess how they may affect clients’ filing positions and planning strategies.
• Lead and manage client relationships with a focus on high-quality tax advice, and look for ways to expand the services we provide.
• Coach and mentor staff through one-on-one teachable moments and regular feedback.
• Support business development by building relationships with key service providers, finding opportunities with existing clients, and following through on new leads.

What You Bring

• Strong technical and analytical skills in state and local taxation
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A relationship-focused mindset and a passion for helping clients reach their goals
• Desire to coach and develop tax associates through knowledge sharing
• A professional, inclusive demeanor that contributes to a positive team culture
• Willingness to support business development efforts
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, tax consulting, or a similar field
• 3+ years of direct state and local tax experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Active CPA license
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and tax preparation software

What We Offer

• A wide variety of client industries, so your day-to-day tax projects stay diverse
• Opportunities to build close, trusted relationships with clients
• An open environment that encourages new ideas and innovative methods
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education programs
• Access to multiple niche service and industry teams aligned with your interests
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• A flexible work environment designed to support your professional and personal goals
• Opportunities for community involvement and impact

Pay

• The anticipated hiring range for this position is $108,600–$141,200, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k), HSA, and FSA
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Disability and life assurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Care Leave
• Additional programs and resources to support you and your family