Income State & Local Tax Manager – SALT

Clark Nuber PS

. Manage large state income tax compliance projects and identify tax savings opportunities and areas of risk .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,000 - $167,292 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing state income tax compliance projects and providing advisory services, with a strong focus on identifying tax savings opportunities and risks. Proven ability to mentor and train staff while collaborating effectively with various stakeholders to support practice development and client service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

State Income Tax Compliance ManagementTax Consulting ExperienceCPA or CMI CertificationSupervisory ExperienceTax Research and Analysis

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Hard Skills

State Tax Advisory ServicesNexus StudiesTaxability MatricesVoluntary DisclosuresTax Minimization StudiesTax ResearchCompliance Issue ResolutionClient Service DevelopmentProject ManagementHolistic Tax Planning

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMIMaster’s in TaxationLLM

Industry Keywords

State and Local TaxPublic AccountingCorporate AccountingTax ComplianceTax Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage large state income tax compliance projects and identify tax savings opportunities and areas of risk
Advise clients on state filing positions and requirements
Coach, train, and mentor state and local tax staff and staff in other practice groups
Plan, supervise, and execute holistic approaches to complex individual and commercial state tax issues
Collaborate with partners, principals, senior managers, managers, seniors, and staff on client service and new business development
Serve as a technical resource for Seniors, Associates, and clients
Identify new technical issues and communicate them to staff
Deliver state and local tax advisory services, including refund reviews, nexus studies, taxability matrices, voluntary disclosures, and tax minimization studies
Conduct sophisticated tax research, consulting, and analysis to plan transactions and resolve compliance issues
Support practice development and firm growth strategies
Assist in identifying and proposing new work for existing clients
Write and publish articles, prepare and deliver speeches, teach courses, and attend professional events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or a combination of education and directly related work experience
5+ years of progressive State and Local Tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience
Demonstrated successful experience as a supervisor
Ability to manage state income tax compliance and consulting engagements
CPA or CMI and Master’s in Taxation or LLM preferred
Must pass a background check, including a credit check, at any time to remain eligible for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance for employees
Subsidized dependent coverage
Benefits starting on the first day
10 paid holidays
Up to 5 weeks of flexible time off annually
Sabbatical program for tenured employees
Paid parental leave
Coverage of licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees
Matching 401(k)
Annual profit-sharing
Special performance bonuses
On-the-spot recognition rewards
Flexible work arrangement through local hybrid work