Associate – State and Local Tax

Sensiba LLP

. Prepare, review, and finalize state and local income, franchise, and gross receipts tax returns for multistate corporate and pass-through entities .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing state and local tax returns, conducting tax research, and managing SALT workstreams while ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. Strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with clients and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

State And Local Tax Returns PreparationTax Research And AnalysisSALT Workstream ManagementEffective Communication SkillsBachelor’s Degree In Accounting

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationNexus AnalysisTechnical Tax ResearchAudit-Ready Workpapers DocumentationTax Compliance

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAnalytical AbilitiesInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationMotivation To Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

CA CPA Eligible

Industry Keywords

Multistate Corporate TaxPass-Through EntitiesFranchise TaxGross Receipts TaxPublic Accounting Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, review, and finalize state and local income, franchise, and gross receipts tax returns for multistate corporate and pass-through entities
Perform business activity tax nexus analyses
Conduct technical state and local tax research using statutes, regulations, and administrative guidance
Assist with state and local tax audits
Document technical conclusions, calculations, and research findings in audit-ready workpapers and client deliverables
Organize and maintain assigned SALT workstreams, track open items, coordinate data requests, and meet filing deadlines
Attend client meetings primarily through phone and email to gather information, clarify tax matters, and deliver updates
Collaborate with senior and manager/project manager team members to address review points
Participate in internal and external training programs
Handle technically challenging tax projects while ensuring compliance with firm policies and quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with a major or emphasis in Accounting
CA CPA eligible
Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities
High motivation to learn and produce high-quality work
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
Ability to work flexibly as part of a team to meet periodic and project-based client deadlines
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
Master’s degree in Taxation or Accountancy preferred
Minimum accounting GPA of 3.0 preferred
Prior public accounting experience helpful but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with match
Financial wellness programs
Vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer days
Hybrid or remote options
Flexible hours
Discretionary performance-based bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Certifications
Mentorship
Career advancement and internal mobility opportunities
DEI initiatives
Employee resource groups
Wellness programs