SALT Income Franchise- Tax Experienced Associate

Baker Tilly • Irvine, CA

1d • $78,000 - $100,950

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring an experienced associate for its State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. The role supports middle-market and Fortune 500 clients with state and local sales and use tax compliance and related issues. The SALT practice includes more than 40 professionals across the U.S. and offers services across several specialty tax areas. The associate will prepare and file returns for multiple clients and jurisdictions, research tax law, analyze client data, manage client relationships and deadlines, and develop technical tax expertise. The position includes on-the-job coaching and mentoring, firmwide learning and development programs, and opportunities to build internal and external relationships. Baker Tilly describes the team as collaborative and supportive of work-life balance. The work location status should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. The stated pay range is $78,000 to $100,950; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, degrees, certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

• Four-year degree; license eligibility required.
• At least one year of professional experience.
• At least one year of experience in public accounting or industry completing and reconciling multistate sales and use tax returns and researching taxability law.
• Eligible to obtain a CPA license, law license, or Enrolled Agent credential.
• Demonstrated time-management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, project-management, organizational, and analytical skills, initiative, and adaptability.
• Microsoft Suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns for multiple clients and jurisdictions.
• Resolve outstanding tax issues and help ensure clients comply with applicable state tax laws.
• Research relevant tax law, including taxability questions.
• Manage multiple client relationships in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analyze large amounts of client data.
• Maintain relationships with colleagues, other service lines, and engagement or project teams.
• Develop and retain technical tax expertise.
• Identify and communicate issues proactively.
• Follow firm policies and procedures.
• Apply working knowledge of computer applications.
• Participate in on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firmwide learning and development programs.
• Network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• On-the-job coaching and mentoring and firmwide learning and development programs.
• Social activities and team outings intended to encourage work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level