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Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team and our firm.

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Position Profile

Weaver's State and Local Tax team is looking for an Indirect (Sales/Use) Tax Senior Associate or Supervisor to join their growing team. They have in-depth, first-hand experience in a wide range of industries, and draw on experience in accounting and taxation to provide consulting services to corporate clients. They identify complex tax issues and provide tax analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates. State and Local Indirect Tax Senior Associates and Supervisors primarily work on complex Indirect tax audits, managed audits and recovery of tax overpayments (reverse audits). They are also responsible for preparing complex tax research projects for clients in diverse industries by thoroughly researching and analyzing a wide range of tax issues and tax implications. 

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA candidate or you're pursing the CMI 
• 2+ years of state and local tax experience in a public accounting firm, tax services firm or similar industry experience
• Experience in indirect (sales & use) tax compliance and consulting
• Familiarity with basic tax research techniques (RIA, CCH) 

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Master’s degree in Accounting 
• CPA or CMI
• Knowledge of managing projects including scheduling, budgeting, client correspondence and billing 
• Ability to analyze raw data from ERP systems to reconcile to trial balances and tax returns
• Experience working with audits and reverse audits
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills 

Compensation and Benefits: At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees' wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000 in the California, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York Metropolitan areas. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. In addition to compensation packages, Weaver offers competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Further, we support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days! Learn more here - Weaver benefits.

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

What’s next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!  

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.