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State & Local Tax Manager

RKL

Remote Full-time

Posted 2026-05-16

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Job Description

RKL is seeking a remote State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager whose experience is focused on income/franchise tax but is willing to assist with sales tax matters as needed. They are also responsible for Associates' professional development and coaching.

The State & Local Manager is heavily involved in new and existing client business development and community involvement activities. They provide exceptional client service as a trusted business advisor.

Responsibilities

•Prepare and review income/franchise/gross receipts and sales/use tax nexus studies and risk assessments to identify filing responsibilities, identify SALT risks, and ensure compliance.
•Prepare and review voluntary disclosure applications, agreements, and related documentation.
•Perform technical reviews of state income/franchise tax returns.
•Interpret and advise on Public Law 86-272 and its impact on state income tax filings.
•Serve as a help desk technical resource for income/franchise/gross receipts tax questions from internal and external clients
•Guide internal and external clients on multi-state apportionment projects, including cost of performance and market-based sourcing approaches.
•Perform SALT due diligence for buy-side and sell-side clients.
•Be willing to assist with sales and use tax matters, including taxability reviews, audit defense, and help desk questions from internal and external clients.
•Manage internal and external client relationships in a clear and responsive manner.
•Collaborate with SALT Practice Leader to develop and implement best practices and innovative tax solutions.

People Management/Relationships

•Take initiative to be a team player (seeks out opportunities to help others)
•Treat everyone with respect
•Develop loyalty and trust with team
•Successfully adapts to different personalities and working styles
•Proactively and effectively communicates information regarding status issues to team members
•Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; is open to new ideas and suggestions

Business Growth

•Possesses an understanding of RKL's business (service lines, competitors) and client service capabilities and the impact of technology upon the firm's growth and success

Required Skills

•Expert knowledge in state and local tax laws and principles
•Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
•Strong leadership and coaching skills
•Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
•Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
•Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
•Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute, based on firm focus and future of the tax service line
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvy
•Self-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge
•Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects

Education, Experience and Certifications

•CPA license or JD strongly preferred.
•5+ years of experience focused in state & local tax within a public accounting firm
•5+ years' experience of progressive tax consulting experience across a wide range of industries preferred
•Prior experience in coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals required

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000

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