US State and Local Tax, Senior Associate

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Job Description & Summary

The opportunity

As a Senior Associate in our US State and Local Tax (SALT) practice, you’ll work alongside and learn from experienced subject matter experts through on-the-job coaching and mentoring. You will focus on delivering consulting and advisory services to clients on various US state and local tax matters including tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses optimize their tax positions and navigate complex business issues through strategy to execution. 

• Support state tax advisory engagements such as nexus analyses, voluntary disclosures, sales tax analysis across a variety of industries, with a focus on practical, well-supported recommendations. 

• Support US SALT due diligence on potential acquisitions and transaction-related projects such as restructuring. 

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, leverage personal strengths and address development areas 

• Proactively manage day-to-day workstreams for multiple engagements, communicating status, risks, and next steps to Managers and above. 

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with client stakeholders through responsive communication, professionalism, and attention to detail. 

• Coach and review the work of junior team members, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive team environment. 

• Stay current on state and local tax developments and proactively share relevant insights with the team. 

• Participate in business development efforts by helping identify opportunities for new/existing clients and supporting proposals. 

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct 

What you’ll bring 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent degree 

• 2-3 years of prior experience in US tax  

• Experience with US state and local tax is preferred but not required 

• US inbound (cross-border tax) experience is an asset 

• Demonstrated interest in AI and emerging technologies is considered an asset.   

• Experience with AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, Harvey or similar) is an asset.   

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize complex rules and facts into clear conclusions. 

• Ability to manage priorities across multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment  

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. 

• Experience with OneSource tax preparation software is desirable but not required; 

• Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and tax research tools. 

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $100,100. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC   

https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc    

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

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