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Full-Time

State and Local Tax

Salt, Manager

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GHJ

GHJ

501-1,000 employees

Accounting and advisory services for nonprofits

Consulting
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$130k - $175kAnnually

Senior

Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Tax Accounting
Accounting
Requirements
  • Ability to manage state tax projects in both sales/indirect tax and income/franchise tax. This role is a general state and local tax role with a focus on sales and use tax and other indirect taxes.
  • Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.
  • Must have Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Tax, or a related field (or the foreign equivalent).
  • Must also have at least 5+ years of progressive experience of highly specialized knowledge and expertise in the area of state and local taxation, including but not limited to: 1) Minimum of 3 years of detail reviewing state workpapers and returns prepared by other tax team members, and 2) Minimum of 3 years of sales tax or other indirect tax experience in industry or public accounting.
Responsibilities
  • Management of sales and use, property, and other indirect taxes for firm clients, including sales tax mitigation strategies, audit controversy, sales tax refunds, indirect tax due diligence, and other state tax consulting projects.
  • Support other indirect filings, such as property tax filings and payments, unclaimed property reviews, business license registrations and renewals, various gross receipts and excise tax returns.
  • Responding to state and local tax notices and audit correspondence of any sort and draft any letters required.
  • Performing state and local tax research projects requiring moderate expertise.
  • Conducting nexus analyses for income, sales, and gross receipts taxes.
  • Reviewing state corporate, partnership, and individual income tax returns not requiring advanced expertise.
  • Preparing and reviewing apportionment analysis, state tax modification and adjustment workpapers.
  • Developing and training staff as it relates to state and local tax (SALT) expertise.
  • Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on state and local tax matters.
  • Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible state and local tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
  • Participates in firm’s practice development efforts through involvement w/ referral sources, community and industry activities.
  • Responsible for the engagement profitability — billings and collections.
  • Participate in firm’s committees and management meetings.
  • Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.

GHJ provides accounting and advisory services tailored to nonprofit organizations, food and beverage companies, entertainment and media businesses, and health and wellness sectors. The firm focuses on building strong relationships with clients to support their growth and success. GHJ's services include audit, tax, and advisory work, and they leverage their affiliation with HLB International to connect clients with a global network of accounting professionals in over 158 countries. This extensive network allows GHJ to offer clients access to resources and expertise from top firms worldwide. Unlike many competitors, GHJ emphasizes personalized service and long-term partnerships, which has earned them recognition as a great workplace and a trusted advisor. The company's goal is to help clients thrive and create a better future for their businesses.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1953

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHJ's affiliation with HLB International provides employees with opportunities for international collaboration and exposure.
  • The firm's focus on niche sectors allows employees to develop specialized expertise, enhancing career growth and marketability.
  • Recognition as a 'Best Place to Work' and awards for work-life harmony suggest a supportive and balanced work environment.

What critics are saying

  • Specializing in niche sectors may limit GHJ's client base and revenue diversification.
  • Dependence on the HLB International network could pose risks if the affiliation changes or ends.

What makes GHJ unique

  • GHJ specializes in niche sectors like nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media, and health and wellness, unlike many generalist accounting firms.
  • Affiliation with HLB International allows GHJ to offer global reach and resources, setting it apart from smaller, local firms.
  • GHJ's consistent recognition as a 'Best Place to Work' and its focus on employee well-being provide a competitive edge in attracting top talent.