Senior Associate / Tax Senior – State & Local Tax (SALT)
Company: Unison Globus (Hiring for our CPA Firm TOTL Blue – Global Capability Center for Blue & Co., CPAs – Top 55 US CPA Firm)
Location: Hyderabad (Preferred)
Shift: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST
Work Mode: Work From Office
About the Role
Unison Globus is hiring for our CPA firm TOTL Blue – Global Capability Center for Blue & Co., CPAs (Top 55 US CPA Firm) for the position of Senior Associate / Tax Senior – State & Local Tax (SALT).
We are looking for a technically strong US Tax professional with hands-on experience in State & Local Tax (SALT), including State Income Tax, Franchise Tax, Sales & Use Tax, and Multi-State Tax Compliance for US operating entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review State & Local Tax (SALT) returns.
- Prepare and review State Income Tax, Franchise Tax, and Sales & Use Tax returns.
- Manage multi-state tax compliance, estimated tax payments, extensions, and state filings.
- Perform nexus analysis, apportionment calculations, and state tax research.
- Handle state tax notices and support audit engagements.
- Collaborate with US engagement teams to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
Qualifications & Experience
- 4–7 years of experience in US State & Local Tax (SALT).
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- State Income Tax
- Franchise Tax
- Sales & Use Tax
- Multi-State Tax Compliance
- Experience working on tax engagements across:
- Indiana (IN)
- Kentucky (KY)
- Ohio (OH)
- Michigan (MI)
- Illinois (IL)
- California (CA)
- Experience supporting Operating Entities is highly preferred.
- CPA, EA, CA, or candidates pursuing these qualifications are preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with US CPA firms or operating companies.
- Hands-on experience with tax software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, OneSource, Corptax, Vertex, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Please Note
Candidates whose experience is primarily in Asset Wealth Management (AWM), Private Equity (PE), Hedge Funds, or Investment/Fund Tax are not suitable for this role.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with TOTL Blue – Global Capability Center for Blue & Co., CPAs (Top 55 US CPA Firm)
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Medical insurance and gratuity benefits
- Structured learning and career growth opportunities
- Exposure to complex US State & Local Tax (SALT) engagements
- Collaborative work environment with direct exposure to experienced US tax professionals
Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- What's your current salary?
- What's your expected salary?
- What's your notice period?
- Are you comfortable with Hyderabad location?
- Are you comfortable with the shift timing of 12:00 PM to 09:00 PM?
- Do you have hands-on experience in US State & Local Tax (SALT)?
- Which business tax forms have you worked on—1065, 1120, and 1120-S?
- Which US states have you handled? (IN, KY, OH, MI, IL, CA, etc.)
- Have you worked with Operating Entities or AWM/PE/Hedge Fund clients?
- Which tax software have you used?
Work Location: In person