Tax Senior 3 - State & Local Tax, Credits & Incentives - San Jose - 00J81

The key to appropriately managing a company's overall state and local tax cost is to align its tax strategies with its business initiatives and then proceed with assisting the company with implementation. Ernst & Young's State & Local Tax practice provides the knowledge, experience, resources, and processes to bridge the gap between what is expected of a company's tax department and its current capacity. In addition to having depth of technical knowledge and experience, our professionals are knowledgeable about the business challenges companies are facing and how those challenges affect a company's state and local tax position. Our national network of practitioners focuses on both direct and indirect state and local taxes by offering a broad array of services. We currently have a career opportunity for a State & Local Tax Senior, specializing in credits (statutory) and/or incentives (negotiated), to participate in multiple and challenging tax engagements and contribute to the delivery of such services to the marketplace. This position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership and career advancement to the right candidate. Responsibilities Demonstrate an understanding of multi-state credit and incentive programs, Federal WOTC and local incentive programs. Be able to effectively apply state-specific income tax laws to client situations. Deliver work products that meet or exceed client expectations. Identify and present credit and incentive opportunities as well as ancillary tax planning and other special services. Thoroughly and accurately analyze information. Prepare quality, practical approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions. Share tax planning ideas with others. Supervise the work of Staff professionals. Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals. Assist in the development of recommendations and implementation plans and assist in making quality decisions in complex and judgmental areas.To qualify, candidates must have:a bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field (an advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable) CPA certification, Member of the Bar, professional designation from the IPT or foreign equivalent certification a minimum of 2 years of relevant tax consulting experience, ideally within a professional services environment broad exposure to state and local taxation excellent supervisory, organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skillsCA-San Jose