SALT Staff I Accountant 2026

Withum is a public accounting firm seeking accounting majors graduating in the upcoming academic year to join its State and Local Tax team. The Staff I Accountant will build foundational tax skills by preparing returns, researching tax issues, supporting audits, and assisting clients with state and local tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.

What you'll do:

• Prepare a variety of sales and income tax returns
• Register clients with various state agencies
• Research and resolve inquiries from tax jurisdictions and clients
• Be highly responsive to clients and various government tax agencies regarding notices and requests for information
• Apply critical thinking to research nexus, sourcing, and taxability for all jurisdictions in various industries
• Remain current on new tax legislation and tax guidance from states
• Identify, assess, and document the tax implications of any such changes
• Assist clients with defending audits from various states
• Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements as needed for state and local tax purposes
• Assist clients with all state and local tax issues
• Ability to work on a wide range of state and local tax issues

What they're looking for:

• Graduated or graduating college student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• GPA of **3.0 or higher**
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn and grow
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with tax software is a plus
• Ability to commute to one of our office locations
• 150 credit hours
• Prior internship experience with a public accounting firm

Benefits:

• A competitive benefits package
• Bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance