State and Local Tax Senior (Sales & Use Tax/Indirect Tax)

At Bennett Thrasher, we combine the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm with a supportive, family-like work atmosphere. By joining our team, you will tackle challenging, diverse projects with immediate opportunities to collaborate on meaningful client engagements across various industries. You will also be encouraged to participate in firmwide initiatives that reflect your individual interests, from our Business Resource Groups to the BT Foundation. 

We believe in working hard for our clients while also taking time for what matters most. Our competitive benefits program includes generous vacation, opportunities for professional growth, and flexibility in both dress code and work model. If you are looking to grow your career in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance, we invite you to apply today. 

Bennett Thrasher (“BT”) is seeking a State and Local Tax Senior with 2–4 years of relevant experience in sales/use tax. This position will support our growing State and Local Tax Practice by working closely with experienced CPAs and attorneys who specialize in these areas. The ideal candidate has a passion for client service, strong technical knowledge of sales/use tax matters, and an entrepreneurial spirit to help develop innovative solutions for clients. 

Responsibilities: 

• Execute and support sales and use tax engagements, including nexus studies, exposure reviews, taxability research, and other consulting projects 
• Participate in client calls and internal working sessions; provide clear, timely project status updates and document next steps 
• Utilize and improve workflows using artificial intelligence software provided by BT 
• Assist clients with sales tax technology enablement (e.g., automated sales tax software implementations), including data gathering, testing, and troubleshooting 
• Support exposure mitigation efforts by reviewing analysis and workpapers for voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), audit support, and related planning recommendations 
• Prepare well-organized workpapers, technical memoranda, and client-ready summaries that clearly communicate findings, assumptions, and recommendations 
• Coordinate day-to-day engagement workflow, including task management, prioritization, and coaching of junior team members as needed 
• Stay current on state and local tax developments and contribute to practice growth through process improvement, internal knowledge sharing, and client service excellence 

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of relevant state and local tax experience, with a focus on sales/use tax
• Familiarity with key sales and use tax concepts (e.g., nexus, taxability, VDAs)  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with large data sets  
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
• Actively pursuing or holding one of the following accreditations is preferred:  
  • Licensed CPA
  • Licensed Attorney
  • CMI
• A Master of Taxation or LLM in Taxation is a plus  
   
• Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience preferred  

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.