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Sales Tax Manager / Senior Manager – State & Local Tax (SALT) ( Full-Time ) Lincolnshire, IL - DK

Lincolnshire, IL

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Use Tax Advisory

  • Provide technical guidance and consulting support on Sales & Use Tax matters.

  • Research complex state and local tax issues and prepare technical memorandums and reports.

  • Analyze multi-state sales tax requirements and compliance obligations.

  • Review exemption certificates and ensure proper documentation.

M&A Tax Support:

  • Support mergers and acquisitions through tax due diligence and transaction structuring.

  • Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities during acquisition reviews.

  • Assist clients with post-transaction tax compliance requirements.

Compliance & Tax Reporting:

  • Review Sales & Use Tax returns for accuracy and compliance.

  • Assist with voluntary disclosure agreements and tax registrations.

  • Respond to state tax notices and inquiries.

  • Represent clients in communications with state and local tax authorities.

Technology & Process Management:

  • Utilize tax technology platforms such as:

    • Avalara

    • Vertex

    • TaxJar

    • Similar indirect tax software solutions

  • Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and compliance workflows.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • 6+ years of State & Local Tax (SALT) experience.

  • Strong expertise in:

    • Sales & Use Tax

    • Indirect tax compliance

    • Multi-state tax regulations

    • Tax research and analysis

  • Required professional designation:

    • CPA, JD/LLM, CMI, or equivalent certification.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage client relationships and complex tax engagements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Public accounting or tax consulting experience.

  • Experience supporting M&A tax due diligence.

  • Experience working with sales tax automation platforms.

  • Strong client advisory and project management skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • SALT professional with deep Sales & Use Tax expertise.

  • Experienced advisor comfortable working directly with clients.

  • Strong technical researcher with the ability to interpret changing tax regulations.

  • Able to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Compensation:

  • Salary Range: $130,000 – $200,000 annually

  • Full-time opportunity

  • Professional growth opportunities within a tax advisory environment


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