Job Summary:A STS SALT Senior Manager is responsible for advising clients of the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations.  In this role, the STS SALT Senior Manager will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance.  In addition, the STS SALT Senior Manager will work with the Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers to provide SALT expertise to their clients.Job Duties:ResearchIdentifies complex situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conductedAnalyzes researched facts and  the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report of the research findingsDevelops relationships with in-state and out of state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) personnelTax ComplianceConducts detailed reviews of  tax returns with the ability to identify most significant state tax issuesComposes responses to notices from state taxing authoritiesProvides assistance with exam supportTax ConsultingDrafts tax memorandums, tax opinions and other documentation on various tax issuesApplies all applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties and confers with other STS professionals when appropriateDetermines tax planning processEnsures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing and manages engagementsAssists in the development of consultative selling strategiesManages the expectations of assigned clientsTax ControversyRepresents clients before any tax authority on contested issuesTax Related SoftwareUtilizes GoSystems, tax research databases and other tax-related software in the completion of assigned tasksTax SpecializationProvides technical client service to multi-state companies with state and local tax issuesConducts negotiation of settlements, voluntary disclosure agreements and state tax audit representationDrafts technical memoranda regarding state and local tax issuesAccounting for Income Taxes - SFAS109Prepares tax accrual workpapersASC740-10Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to FAS 109 and FIN48, as well as FAS5 for sales tax and unclaimed propertiesStrategy DevelopmentReviews studies of tax implications to identify alternative courses of actions to benefits clientsDevelops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel through reduction in taxes or expenses or offering of non-tax benefitsAssist with researching potential tax strategiesSuggests marketing approaches for new client acquisitionOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Supervises the day-to-day workload of STS SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work productEnsures STS SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax softwareEvaluates the performance of STS SALT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for STS SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and InternsActs as Career Advisor to STS SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates, as appropriateOther duties as requiredQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:Bachelors degree in Accounting or other relevant field required