--- title: Sales Use Tax Senior Manager, State Local Tax description: BDO USA is hiring for the Sales Use Tax Senior Manager, State Local Tax role in Atlanta, GA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/sales-use-tax-senior-manager-state-local-tax-at-bdo-usa-01a1cca6-fff5-73c2-908d-d24611f7fdfc date: 2026-11-13T13:17:25Z og_description: Join BDO USA as Sales Use Tax Senior Manager, State Local Tax in Atlanta, GA. Pays $120K–$250K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xbexmn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [BDO USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bdo-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Atlanta, GA | | **Salary** | $120K/yr - $250K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** BDO USA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 85 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for BDO USA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $131,000 – $181,000 a year (median $167,000). ## Description **Job Summary:** A Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Sales & Use Tax is responsible for advising clients of the sales & use tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with sales & use tax statutes and regulations. In this role, the SALT Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in sales & use tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance. In addition, the SALT Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager will work with the National Sales and Use Tax team, Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers to provide sales & use tax expertise to their clients. **Job Duties:** - Research * Identifies complex sales & use tax situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted * Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report or preparing a taxability matrix of the research findings * Develops relationships with in-state and out of state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) personnel - Tax Compliance * Conducts detailed reviews of sales & use tax returns with the ability to identify most significant sales & use tax issues * Evaluate company’s current compliance processes and provide customized and automated solutions for companies to report their sales & use tax obligations - Tax Consulting * Drafts tax memorandums, tax opinions and other documentation on various sales & use tax issues * Conduct review of client operations to determine states where sales & use tax return should be filed * Review client records to determine if proper resale and exemption certificates are maintained and develop procedures for retaining proper resale and exemption certificates * Applies all applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties and confers with other professionals when appropriate * Ensures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing and manages engagements * Assists in the development of consultative sales & use tax strategies * Manages the expectations of assigned clients - Tax Controversy * Drafts responses to notices from state taxing authorities * Represents clients before any tax authority on contested sales & use tax issues * Provides assistance with exam support - Tax Related Software * Utilizes sales & use tax research databases and other sales & use tax-related software in the completion of assigned tasks - Tax Specialization * Provides technical client service to multi-state companies with sales & use tax issues * Conducts negotiation of settlements and voluntary disclosure agreements on sales and use tax matters * Drafts technical memoranda regarding sales & use tax issues - ASC 450/FAS 5 * Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to ASC 450/FAS 5 for sales & use tax contingencies - Strategy Development * Reviews studies of sales & use tax implications to identify alternative courses of actions to benefits clients * Develops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients through reduction in sales & use taxes or expenses or offering of non-tax benefits * Assist with researching potential sales & use tax strategies * Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition - Other duties as required **Supervisory Responsibilities:** - Supervises the day-to-day workload of SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product - Ensures SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software - Evaluates the performance of SALT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development - Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns - Acts as Career Advisor to SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates, as appropriate - Other duties as required **Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** **Education:** - Bachelors degree in Accounting or other relevant field required - Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D. preferred **Experience:** - Eight+ years of prior experience in state and local/multistate experience required - Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis required - Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions preferred - Significant business development and marketing of sales and use tax engagements experience required **License/Certifications:** - CPA certification or other relevant certification preferred **Software:** - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word preferred - Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools preferred **Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Superior analytical and research skills - Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details - Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment - Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously - Capable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed - Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel - Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel - Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements - Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels - Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of sales & use tax services - Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in sales & use tax filings - Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential sales & use tax issues   Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. 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