Blue & Co., LLC, is a dynamic and innovative accounting firm that provides growth-committed entrepreneurial clients with accounting and consulting services.
We are currently seeking a State & Local Tax (SALT) Senior to join our Carmel, IN tax practice.
As a State and Local Tax (SALT) Senior, you will help organizations navigate multi-state tax complexities, identify planning opportunities, and deliver practical business solutions. This position provides the platform to deepen your specialized technical expertise while collaborating closely with team members and clients across diverse industries.
Position Details:
- Provide state and local tax consulting services related to income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, and personal property taxes. You will analyze multi-state tax positions and recommend strategic solutions to manage client liabilities.
- Prepare and review state and local income and franchise tax returns. In this capacity, you will ensure full compliance with multi-jurisdictional filing requirements and identify technical considerations.
- Research complex state and local tax matters and compose clear, authoritative technical memoranda. You will evaluate statutes, administrative rulings, and court decisions to address client questions.
- Monitor state legislative and regulatory updates to author timely internal and client-facing tax alerts. These publications will highlight emerging tax developments, planning techniques, and statutory changes.
- Cultivate strong, professional relationships with clients and staff at all organizational levels. You will participate actively in client meetings and translate technical tax analysis into actionable business guidance.
- Expand your knowledge of state and local taxation as well as the federal tax rules that impact state filings. You will take advantage of ongoing firm-sponsored training to continually advance your technical skillset.
Position Requirements:
- CPA Certification or eligible and actively pursuing certification.
- 3+ years of State & Local tax experience in a public accounting firm.
- Proven financial, analytical, technical and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent client service and the desire to build business development skills.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage engagements, prioritize engagements and supervise/motivate staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel to client locations, mostly day trips; minimal overnight travel is required.
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Blue & Co., LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
Agency candidates will not be considered for this position.
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Skills Required
- CPA certification or eligibility with active pursuit of certification
- 3+ years of State and Local Tax experience in a public accounting firm
- Strong financial, analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent client service skills and willingness to develop business development skills
- Ability to oversee and manage engagements, prioritize work, and supervise and motivate staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel to client locations, mostly for day trips, with minimal overnight travel
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
What We Do
Blue & Co., LLC is an independent accounting and advisory firm serving closely held businesses, growth-oriented organizations, and individual clients. Its public-accounting work includes assurance, tax compliance and consulting, healthcare consulting, benefit-plan services, valuation, litigation support, and client accounting services. The firm also specializes in healthcare, construction, nonprofits, manufacturing and distribution, technology, financial services organizations, and agribusiness. It emphasizes responsive, client-centered support.
