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Tax Senior, State and Local Tax

BDO · McLean, Virginia

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Pay$74k to $131k a year
LevelSenior · Tax
Work modeNot stated
CPA exam supportOn their careers site
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
Experience2 years+
PostedSep 23, 2026
Found by usOct 8, 2026
Last checkedOct 9, 2026

Quick look

Provide state and local tax research planning compliance and controversy services for multi state corporate clients.

A few years in, CPA in progress

Worth knowing: Must have public accounting experience and supervise SALT associates

What they say about the CPA exam

“We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful.”

From the posting

Company: Job title: Tax Senior, State and Local Tax Location: McLean, VA, United States Job Summary: The Tax Senior, State and Local Tax, applies industry knowledge and experience to clients by assisting in providing advice related to tax implications of their business objectives, recommend alternate courses of action, as well as identify different methods of complying with tax regulations. Additional responsibilities include applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, evaluate and select alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, recognize and communicate potential risks, identify potential changes in the tax policy and apply new policies to tax compliance and assist in handling routine questions from federal or state agencies. This role also serves as primary contact for the clients, as needed, including but not limited to preparing and presenting presentations to clients and potential clients. Job Duties: Research: Identifies when research is needed; frames issues to be researched; identifies sources of all information including information tending to contradict preferred positions, analyzes facts and authorities, and reports the analysis Demonstrates an in-depth level of understanding of various tax authorities Applies firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returns Develops and maintains relationships with in-state and out-of-state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) personnel Tax Compliance: Ensures clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens Tracks availability and filing requirements regarding client-related information Applies tax compliance knowledge with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency Utilizes knowledge of preparation and issues to price services and sell related services Develops service in accordance with SOX rulings Ensures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing and manages engagements Conducts detailed review of tax returns, and identifies basic, complex and advanced issues throughout the engagement Communicates with clients to gather information when applicable Prepares and reviews taxability matrices for client transactions assuring timely review and accuracy of returns Tax Consulting: Develops, recommends, and implements methods to maximize client benefits,...

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