State and Local Tax Associate Jobs
State and Local Tax Associate jobs are open across public accounting firms, corporate tax departments, and consulting practices, at levels from entry-level to senior associate, with specializations in multistate compliance, nexus analysis, and sales and use tax. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary:
BDO’s State & Local Tax practice is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax. The Manager will advise multistate clients on complex indirect tax matters, lead client engagements, develop practical tax solutions, supervise and develop team members, and build strong client relationships.
Job Duties:
- Advises clients on multistate sales and uses tax matters, including taxability, nexus, sourcing, exemptions, compliance, planning, refunds, and controversy
- Researches and analyzes complex sales and uses tax issues and develops practical, business-focused recommendations
- Manages client engagements and workstreams, including deliverables, deadlines, staffing, and engagement economics
- Assists clients with audits, refund claims, voluntary disclosures, notices, and interactions with taxing authorities
- Reviews client operations, transaction data, and tax processes to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements
- Prepares and reviews technical analyses, memoranda, taxability matrices, and other client deliverables
- Builds strong client relationships and identifies opportunities to provide additional services
- Collaborates with professionals across BDO to deliver integrated solutions to clients
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises, coaches, and develops associates and senior associates and reviews their work product
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, preferred
Experience
- Four (4) or more years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or related state and local tax experience, required
- Experience managing client engagements and supervising professionals, required
License/Certification
- CPA, JD, or other relevant professional credential, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
- Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong research, analytical, technical writing, project management, and communication skills
- Ability to translate complex tax issues into practical recommendations for clients Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax concepts and practices
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $95,000 - $160,000
Maryland Range: $95,000 - $160,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $160,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Job Summary:
BDO’s State & Local Tax practice is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax. The Manager will advise multistate clients on complex indirect tax matters, lead client engagements, develop practical tax solutions, supervise and develop team members, and build strong client relationships.
Job Duties:
- Advises clients on multistate sales and uses tax matters, including taxability, nexus, sourcing, exemptions, compliance, planning, refunds, and controversy
- Researches and analyzes complex sales and uses tax issues and develops practical, business-focused recommendations
- Manages client engagements and workstreams, including deliverables, deadlines, staffing, and engagement economics
- Assists clients with audits, refund claims, voluntary disclosures, notices, and interactions with taxing authorities
- Reviews client operations, transaction data, and tax processes to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements
- Prepares and reviews technical analyses, memoranda, taxability matrices, and other client deliverables
- Builds strong client relationships and identifies opportunities to provide additional services
- Collaborates with professionals across BDO to deliver integrated solutions to clients
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises, coaches, and develops associates and senior associates and reviews their work product
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, preferred
Experience
- Four (4) or more years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or related state and local tax experience, required
- Experience managing client engagements and supervising professionals, required
License/Certification
- CPA, JD, or other relevant professional credential, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
- Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong research, analytical, technical writing, project management, and communication skills
- Ability to translate complex tax issues into practical recommendations for clients Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax concepts and practices
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $95,000 - $160,000
Maryland Range: $95,000 - $160,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $160,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Click here to find out more !
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Who's Hiring
- BDO31
- Alvarez & Marsal22
- Weaver9
- Baker Tilly Canada9
- Doeren Mayhew CPAs and Advisors9D
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing21
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Technology & Software5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in state and local tax associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA exam completion
- Experience preparing or reviewing multistate income and franchise tax returns
- Working knowledge of sales and use tax compliance and nexus rules
- Proficiency with tax technology platforms such as Corptax, OneSource, or Vertex
- Strong research skills using state Department of Revenue guidance and CCH or RIA Checkpoint
Tips for Your State and Local Tax Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to SALT specializations
Highlight specific state and local tax work separately from federal tax experience. Recruiters scan for terms like nexus determination, apportionment, and sales and use tax. Generic 'tax experience' buried in a list won't signal the SALT depth they're looking for.
Earn a CPA or CMI credential early
Many state and local tax associate roles list CPA eligibility as a minimum and treat a CMI designation as a differentiator for indirect tax work. If you're exam-eligible, say so explicitly on your resume and application rather than leaving employers to assume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists state and local tax associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show multistate filing experience concretely
List the states you've filed in or researched nexus for, not just the number of returns prepared. Hiring managers in SALT want to know whether you've handled high-complexity states like California, New York, or Texas, not just simpler jurisdictions.
Prepare for technical SALT interview scenarios
Expect case-style questions on apportionment methodology, economic nexus thresholds post-Wayfair, or combined versus separate reporting. Reviewing recent state tax court decisions and Department of Revenue guidance before your interview gives you concrete examples to discuss.
Negotiate start date around busy season
State and local tax teams follow quarterly estimated payment and annual filing cycles. Proposing a start date that lands outside peak filing windows signals you understand the calendar and reduces onboarding friction for the team.
State and Local Tax Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most state and local tax associates?
BDO, Alvarez & Marsal, and Weaver are hiring the most state and local tax associates right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Both large accounting firms and corporate tax departments are actively adding to their SALT practices.
How many state and local tax associate jobs are remote?
About 48% of state and local tax associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in tax roles that don't require daily in-office collaboration. Indirect tax and sales and use tax compliance positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles that involve heavy client advisory work are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a state and local tax associate?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then pass the CPA exam or begin the licensing process while working. Gain foundational tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department, focusing on multistate filings and indirect tax compliance. Building familiarity with apportionment rules, nexus standards, and state-specific filing requirements positions you for a dedicated SALT role.
Can you get a state and local tax associate job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level state and local tax associate roles exist specifically for candidates coming out of accounting programs or early in their public accounting careers. Employers in this space often train new hires in SALT-specific rules, so demonstrating strong research skills, attention to detail in compliance work, and a willingness to learn complex multistate tax regimes matters more than deep SALT experience at the associate level.
What does the state and local tax associate interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a technical interview with a tax manager or director covering multistate income tax concepts, nexus analysis, and apportionment methodology. A second round often involves a case study or written research exercise on a state tax issue. Final rounds at larger firms may include a panel with senior SALT professionals assessing both technical depth and client communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to state and local tax associate jobs?
You can find and apply to state and local tax associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target states, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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