State Income Tax Senior--Open Location

EY
Lansing, MI

Location: Anywhere in Country

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

As a State Income Tax Senior, we'll look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress your career.

The opportunity

The State Income Tax Senior will provide a variety of tax consulting, planning, and compliance services to a diverse range of clients operating in various sectors, Our Boston tax practice is constantly evolving, and it's here you'll find everything you need to grow as we do. It's all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs.

Your key responsibilities

The State Income Tax Senior will oversee state-level tax projects, including compliance and related research. You will also be responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing multiple state tax compliance and advisory services for clients.

Skills and attributes for success

· Executing state income tax compliance responsibilities.

· Monitoring and analyzing changes in state income tax laws and regulations and determine impact to the client.

· Providing complex tax research, planning and consulting services to diverse clients, including federal and state tax regulations.

· Assisting with various tax planning, research, and special projects.

· Preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual state income tax provisions.

· Modeling various state income tax benefits and consequences using Microsoft Excel, PowerBI or Alteryx.

· Writing tax technical memos to succinctly articulate issues, conclusions, and the analysis with respect to various state tax issues.

· Developing and working with staff to create a team environment.

To qualify for the role, you must have

· A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline; or, a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and an LLM in taxation or related education.

· Approximately three years of related work experience.

· High level of proficiency in state income tax code, regulations, and procedures

· A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization

· Technical writing and research experience in a tax context

· The ability to analyze client data, technical guidance, and make recommendations to engagement teams.

· The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects.

· Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes.

· Willingness to travel as needed and working in a balanced hybrid environment.

Ideally, you'll also have

· An achieved or partially achieved CPA qualification, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or possess the ability to sit for or be a member of a state bar

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $81,700 to $135,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $98,100 to $153,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

For those living in California, please click here for additional information.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.?

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at [email protected] .

Posted 2026-02-08

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