Associate, Sales and Use Tax at Alvarez & Marsal Tax, LLC in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Description

Associate, Sales and Use Tax

Start Season & Year: Summer 2025

Earliest Graduation Date: December 2024

Latest Graduation Date: June 2025

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Alvarez and Marsal Tax, LLC, is seeking to expand our Sales and Use Tax practice with the addition of an Associate. The Sales and Use practice assists clients in assessing state and local tax burdens by recommending solutions that support their overall business objectives and provide support so that their filing positions are consistent with good business practices and with the states' applicable tax laws and rules.

How you will contribute

As an Associate for the Sales and Use Tax practice, you will:

• Assist, prepare, and maintain sales and use tax documentation for audits


• Perform multi-state state and local sales and use tax research


• Assist with state and local sales and use tax due diligence analysis for business acquisitions or divestitures


• Prepare detailed Sales & Use tax technical research memorandums for internal sources and clients


• Maintain contemporaneous documentation re: product taxability determinations


• Monitor and analyze Accounts Payable systems and miscellaneous entries to determine the taxability and monthly use tax accrual requirements


• Draft pertinent technical letters to appropriate state officials on tax interpretation


• Work with ERP systems such as SAP and automated sales tax determination packages (Vertex or OneSource tax software) to ensure proper taxation of sales and purchases


• Perform audit defense for Sales & Use


• Provide sales and use tax training of internal customers in the form of memos, classes etc. (plants and accounting personnel)


• Perform any tasks necessary to ensure we accomplish our goals of increased compliance to tax laws and lower tax audit liabilities


• Prepare data files for sales & use tax and any other statutory filings


• Respond to notices from state and local jurisdictions as needed


• Utilizing process control (how to measure, track, analyze and initiate improvement)


• Develop recommendations based on audit results to minimize exposure


• Work on research projects to update the company's sales and use tax matrices


• Work on special projects related to incentives for sales and use tax


• Build relationships with client personnel, to assist with sales and use tax issues


• Participate in the development of staff through mentoring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred


• Sales and Use Tax experience is preferred


• Experience with various research software RIA, CCH and other software (Vertex and OneSource is a plus)


• Ability to identify issues and exposures for audits and notices


• We are looking for an individual who is excited about working in a positive, proactive working


• Sales tax consulting experience is desired


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required; knowledge of Vertex and OneSource software is a plus


• Must have a proactive can-do attitude with strong analytical, organizational, technical and technological skills


• Excellent communication abilities with intellectual curiosity


• Willing to work in a hybrid working environment


• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Compensation Statement

The annual base salary is $75,000, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Benefits Summary

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k)-retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave.
The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.