Job Summary

We are looking for a Tax Analyst (SALT) with experience in U.S. corporate tax compliance, particularly State and Local Tax (SALT) returns. The ideal candidate will support the preparation and filing of state tax returns, tax workpapers, apportionment schedules, and compliance documentation while working closely with the U.S. corporate tax team.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare U.S. state and local tax returns, including separate company and unitary/combined state returns.
- Prepare medium to complex state tax workpapers, adjustments, and supporting schedules.
- Develop apportionment workpapers, annual forms, and state tax compliance schedules.
- Support electronic filing (e-filing) of state tax returns and review filing diagnostics and attachments.
- Assist with state and local tax notices, tax incentives, and compliance-related follow-ups.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of tax filings in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with the U.S. corporate tax team on tax compliance activities.
- Support special tax projects, process improvements, and reporting activities.

Required Skills
- 6-9 years of relevant experience in U.S. corporate tax, preferably in SALT compliance.




- Hands-on experience preparing U.S. state tax returns and tax workpapers.
- Knowledge of state tax adjustments, apportionment concepts, and annual tax forms.
- Understanding of state and local tax e-filing procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
- Strong accounting fundamentals, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Valuable written and verbal communication skills.

Good to Have
- Experience with ONESOURCE, GoSystem, or similar tax compliance software.
- Exposure to Power BI and Alteryx.
- Experience handling tax notices, tax incentives, and compliance follow-ups.
- Experience preparing complex state tax schedules and supporting documentation.
- Knowledge of process improvement initiatives.

Education Graduate degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Strong understanding of U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT) compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet strict tax filing deadlines.
- Strong ownership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with U.S. stakeholders.

📌 Tax Analyst (SALT) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Riktam Technology Consulting
📍 Bengaluru