Sales Tax Manager/ Senior Manager

Mowery & Schoenfeld is seeking an ambitious and curious state & local tax manager with particular interest and expertise in advising clients about sales & use tax implications related to their businesses, recognizing and evaluating potential tax risks in mergers & acquisitions, and keeping up with changes in sales & use tax statutes, policies, and regulations.

Job duties

- Serve as a technical tax resource for state and local taxes on M&A transactions, including tax structuring and tax due diligence services.

- Recognizes complex sales and use tax situations, outlining the relevant issues and indicating the appropriate sources for further investigation.

- Identifies when research is needed; frames issues to be researched; identifies sources of all information including information tending to contradict preferred positions, analyzes facts and authorities, and reports the analysis.

- Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report or preparing a taxability matrix of the research findings.

- Conduct review of client operations to determine states where and when sales & use tax returns should be filed.

- Review client records to determine if proper resale and exemption certificates are maintained and develop procedures for retaining proper resale and exemption certificates.

- Prepare applications for voluntary disclosure and sales tax permits.

- Assist clients and internal departments with responses to indirect tax notices.

- Occasionally prepares and conducts detailed reviews of sales & use tax returns with the ability to identify significant sales & use tax issues.

- Represents clients before any tax authority on contested sales & use tax issues.

- Utilizes sales & use tax research databases and other sales & use tax-related software in the completion of assigned tasks.

Requirements

We are seeking an individual who is curious, self-motivated, and a team player with the following qualifications:; Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant discipline; CPA, JD/LLM, CMI, or similar designation required; 6+ years of state and local tax experience, with a focus on sales and use tax, preferably in public accounting or a consulting environment; Strong technical research, analytical, and communication skills; Experience with income, franchise, and other indirect taxes is a plus; Experience with tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, TaxJar) is a plus; Join a Firm That Expects More — and Gives More; We’re building a firm of people who take pride in doing things the right way.; We’re looking for individuals who are:; Intellectually curious – You think critically, ask better questions, and don’t settle for surface-level answers.; Hardworking – You bring determination and follow-through, especially when it matters most.; Personable – You build trust naturally—with clients and teammates alike.; Driven – You care about growth, accountability, and becoming exceptional at your craft.; Client Service Oriented – You understand that responsiveness, quality, and relationships are what define great firms.; What Makes Us Different; We believe our people want:; Meaningful client relationships – not just compliance work; A team of high performers – not passengers; Clear expectations and accountability – not ambiguity; Opportunities to grow into leaders – not static roles; A voice in shaping the firm’s future – not just executing tasks; We’re intentional about building a culture where performance matters, collaboration is real, and people take ownership.; Who Will Thrive Here; You’ll do well here if you: