FSO - State and Local Tax Professional - Contractor

Ernst & Young (EY) is currently seeking experienced State and Local Tax (SALT) professionals for Senior and Manager level Tax Busy Seasonal Contractor roles.

Candidates must have prior public accounting experience, an active CPA or EA to be considered for the Manager role, and must be able to work on site Chicago, Illinois or Charlotte North Carolina three days a week.

• Support state and local income, franchise and indirect tax compliance, including work papers, filings and apportionment analysis
• Perform SALT research, monitoring legislative changes and providing practical guidance to engagement teams and clients
• Assist with state tax planning, nexus reviews and exposure analyses with a focus on REIT structures and compliance requirements
• Review state tax provisions, including ASC 740 analysis, state modifications and uncertain tax positions
• Experience with REIT qualification testing, distribution calculations and state filing implications for REIT entities

• Strong knowledge of state and local income, franchise and indirect tax rules, with hands-on experience supporting multistate taxpayers
• Demonstrated REIT experience, including qualification testing, distribution requirements and state filing implications
• Ability to analyze complex state tax issues, perform technical research and clearly communicate findings to engagement teams
• Proficiency with ASC 740 concepts, state modifications and provision support
• Must have prior public accounting experience an active CPA or EA to be considered for the Manager role, and must be able to work on site in Chicago, Illinois or Charlotte North Carolina three days a week

The expected pay rate range for this contract assignment is $70 to $120 per hour. Exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location.

EY's Tax Busy Season Contractors are paid an hourly rate, and receive overtime pay. Most teams average 40
-50 hours/week during busy season; specific expectations around hours are discussed during the interview process for each role. This role is able to be worked remotely from within the United States.

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