USA - Tax - Indirect Tax - California Controversy Group (CCG) - Sacramento - JD/LLM - Analyst

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Sacramento, CA

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$95,000 - $100,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

Qualifications

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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.

USA - Tax - Indirect Tax - California Controversy Group - Sacramento - JD/LLM - Analyst

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.

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

The opportunity

Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting-edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue-generating US and global tax practice.

Our Indirect Tax practices navigate the complexities of state and local taxes, which often constitute a company's largest tax burden and are on the rise globally. Our approach helps businesses understand their tax liabilities, identify risks and opportunities, and align with their broader tax strategy, reinforcing the critical role of tax and finance in the modern business landscape. Learn from our experienced professionals, cutting-edge technology, and proven methodologies to effectively manage our clients’ indirect tax posture.

Your key responsibilities

The California Controversy Group focuses on consulting and controversy for California income/franchise and sales/use tax matters. This entails, among other things, representing clients at audit, protest, or appeal before one of the California state tax agencies.

As an Analyst within the California Controversy Group, you will be based in the Sacramento, CA office. Here you will be expected to quickly build your tax knowledge and apply it to a range of complex California income/franchise tax issues.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have :

Actively working towards obtaining either an LL.M. in Taxation or Juris Doctor, supported by a strong academic record.

Membership or anticipated membership in a US state bar.

The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to Sacramento, CA, for this position.

An interest working 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 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now and in the future.

Ideally, you will have:

An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.

3.0 cumulative law school GPA.

Professional knowledge or coursework in state and local tax.

The ability to analyze current and evolving tax laws to provide meaningful tax insights to clients.

Technical writing and research experience in a tax context.

Strong teaming skills and feel comfortable acting both as a leader and as one that takes direction from others.

Strong organization skills that will allow you to juggle multiple projects.

Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we offer you

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at

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 $95,000 - $100,000. 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.

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.

To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.

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

At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.

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.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

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