Summer - Tax Associate, National Office - State and Local Tax; Southern California

Position: Summer 2026 - Tax Associate, National Office - State and Local Tax (Southern California)
At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.
** Job Responsibilities
*** Apportionment and revenue sourcing for income, business activity and indirect taxes
* State tax forecasting, tax planning and deep knowledge of tax law
* Coordinate the US State and Local income and franchise tax accrual process
* Manage State and Local tax return review
* Represent Client in Tax Controversies, implement state tax planning for corporations, individuals and partnerships
* Support tax engine consulting, optimization, training and implementation for Clients
* Areas of concentration will include: income franchise taxes business licenses, sales & use taxes other transactional taxes, property taxes and state credits and incentives
* Manage implementation and support the preparation of thought leadership related to any multistate income/sales tax related legislation enacted
* Conduct multistate technical research to support filing positions
* Develop tools to assist our clients to more efficiently manage the tax compliance process
* Make recommendations on business and process improvements related to SALT filings
** Requirements
* ** Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
* Master's degree in Accounting/Taxation required
* Eligible to sit for the CPA exam or a CPA or other relevant certification/ State Bar Exam/EA/etc.
* Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint, Word, knowledge of One Source, GoSystems and other software and databases a plus
* Strong knowledge of tax reporting, tax research, and tax planning on a multi-state level
* Excellent interpersonal skills and team oriented professional
* Ability to work independently as well as in groups, responsive, eager, dynamic
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Preferred Knowledge of Power-BI, Alteryx, advanced Excel skills, or comparable*“Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services.

Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
** Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
** Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
** Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges.

For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and…