Senior Tax Analyst, SALT

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Introduction Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together.

Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

How You ll Make An Impact We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated State and Local Tax Senior Analyst to join our growing tax team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with 2-5 years of experience in state and local taxation. The candidate will play a critical role in achieving positive business outcomes with a fast growing fortune 500 company.

Key Responsibilities
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• State and Local Tax Compliance: assist with the preparation of state and local income/franchise tax returns and related filings through our co-sourcing arrangement with our tax preparer, dealing predominately with preparation of corporate returns and oversight of responses to notices.
• Tax Provision (ASC 740): assist with the preparation of income tax provisions in compliance with ASC 740, as it relates to state income tax matters. Review and analyze tax provision work papers, ensuring the accuracy of current and deferred tax calculations.
• Technical Tax Analysis:
  Provide in-depth technical tax analysis on state and local income tax matters, including nexus, apportionment, credits, and incentives. Offer guidance on complex state tax issues, including income/franchise taxes, sales/use taxes, and property taxes.
• Tax Strategy & Planning:
  Assist with tax planning strategies for state and local tax savings opportunities, including tax credits, incentives, and restructuring opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to optimize tax positions.
• Research & Technical Expertise:
  Stay updated on the latest state tax laws and regulations.
• Special Projects: assist with special projects as needed, including state audits, tax controversy matters, and strategic planning initiatives.

About You

Required:

• Bachelor s degree and 6 years related experience required.

Preferred:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s in Taxation a plus).
• Experience:
  
  2-5 years of progressive experience in state and local taxation, with a focus on complex state tax issues. Prior experience in public accounting, large corporate tax departments, or tax consulting firms is highly preferred.
• Skills:
• Deep expertise in state and local taxation, with the ability to navigate complex state tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with tax compliance, tax returns, and the preparation of financial statements in relation to state and local taxes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Some proficiency in automation and reporting tools such as Power
  
  BI, Alteryx, etc. would be a plus.

Compensation And Benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill…