Tax Advisor

Merit is a fast-growing financial services firm dedicated to helping clients achieve financial goals and secure retirement. With headquarters in Alpharetta, GA, 39 locations nationwide, and a team of 250 professionals, the company emphasizes client relationships, innovation, and excellence in service.

As a Tax Advisor, you will support Merit’s growth initiatives by managing existing client relationships and cultivating new ones in our target markets.

• Manage the end-to-end tax preparation process for a diverse client base (e.g., individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates).
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Proactively research and analyze complex tax issues to minimize client tax liabilities.
• Develop and implement long-term tax planning strategies and communicate technical recommendations clearly.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on the tax implications of major business and personal financial decisions.
• Provide client representation before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for audits, collections, and appeals matters.

• Competitive, based on experience
• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life & Personal Accident Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) or Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a tax advisor or a related industry.
• Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL, and Flow automation.
• Experience with Salesforce integration using APIs, middleware, or managed packages.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security, data model design, and deployment best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• If you are passionate about technology and have experience managing wealth management platforms, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.