SALT Income Franchise- Tax Experienced Associate (Bay Area)

Baker Tilly•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: Responsibilities: Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? Would you like the ability to specialize in a specific area of tax and become an expert to your clients? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a State & Local Tax (SALT) Associate for our SF Bay Area team! Our SALT practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., providing a full spectrum of services including income & franchise tax, sales & use tax, real & personal property tax, unclaimed property, and voluntary disclosure consulting services. You will enjoy this role if: You would like to work directly with firm leadership to support middle market and fortune 500 companies with state and local income tax issues. You are looking to be part of a fast growing, state & local tax practice who is also down-to-earth and thrives through collaboration. You want to be part of firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, math, finance, business, economics, or a related field of study.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience with a law firm or public accounting firm, or analogous industry or public sector / tax agency experience focused on SALT income tax matters.
Previous experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on state and local tax issues highly preferred.
Demonstrated skills in the areas of legal research and writing, time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving.
Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to travel, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Taxation, or JD / LL.M preferred.
CPA, bar membership or equivalent credential preferred. (If not certified, candidates must meet educational requirements to obtain license upon hire in state of employment)
Experience in serving mid-market clients preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist middle market and Fortune 500 clients with evaluating and resolving state and local income tax issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable state tax laws.
Assist with SALT compliance quality control reviews and perform research on relevant state tax law
Assist clients with state and local tax audit disputes.
Draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax issues.
Interact and manage multiple clients in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
Maintain internal relationships with colleagues, other service lines and engagement/project teams.
Develop and retain technical tax expertise.
Proactively identify and communicate issues as they arise.
Maintain a positive and “team player” attitude.
Become familiar with and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures.
Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.