Tax Manager – Methods, Credits & Incentives

Grant Thornton (US)

. Prepare Excel spreadsheets demonstrating the application of key corporate tax concepts .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $151,800 - $189,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. taxation, particularly in Credits and Incentives, and Accounting Methods, while effectively collaborating with teams to provide tax consulting services and manage complex tax issues. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and presentation development, with strong leadership and project management capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Taxation ExpertiseCPA or JD CertificationTax Accounting MethodsLeadership ExperienceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Tax ResearchTax ConsultingAccounting MethodsCredits and IncentivesExcel Spreadsheet PreparationMemorandum PreparationPrivate Letter Ruling RequestsProject ManagementRisk ManagementThought Leadership Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAJD

Industry Keywords

Corporate TaxEnergy CreditsCapital Cost RecoveryMultinational ClientsGrant ThorntonWNTO Practice Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare Excel spreadsheets demonstrating the application of key corporate tax concepts
Assist with tax consulting services for a full range of clients, including major multinational clients nationally
Provide subject matter support in accounting methods and credits to tax professionals in other Grant Thornton offices
Partner with local office teams on complex tax issues for their clients
Collaborate with WNTO practice groups and Grant Thornton International member firms
Conduct tax research to support and substantiate tax advice and evaluate the technical merits of tax positions
Assist with preparing and reviewing memorandums, opinions, private letter ruling requests, training materials, and thought leadership
Help develop internal and external presentations
Develop specialization in U.S. taxation, specifically Credits and Incentives (Energy Credits and R&D) and Accounting Methods
Support efforts to enhance quality and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into workflows
Collaborate with WNTO leadership, staff, and Tax Business Lines on risk management issues and client service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
CPA or JD required
Minimum five years of recent tax experience in an accounting firm, law firm, or private industry
Preferred experience with tax accounting methods, capital cost recovery, or energy credits
Demonstrated success in a leadership role
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet preparation and interpretation
Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed; expect 10% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work options, including work-location, weekly-schedule, and flex-time-off options
Hybrid work model
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to applicable plan terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support