Senior Tax Associate - Advocacy & Controversy Tax
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
- Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel) required
- Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment and comfortably interact with senior level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefings
- Excellent written/verbal communications and collaboration skills
- Strong project management and facilitation skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree, MST, JD, or other applicable advanced degree a plus
- CPA, CFE, or Enrolled Agent Certifications highly desired
- Previous experience in tax examination, tax advocacy or controversy a plus
- Former experience specializing in forensic accounting and investigative matters relating to government investigations and tax advocacy highly desired
Responsibilities
- Provide tax advocacy services on criminal and civil matters.
- Participating in IRS audits, and administrative hearings
- Advocate on clients' behalf before the collection and examination divisions of the Internal Revenue Service throughout the United States, and all 50 state tax agencies
- Research and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, make recommendations to the client for consideration
- Conduct business fraud investigations
- Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
- Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally
- Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards
Benefits
- comprehensive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
