Tax Experienced Associate, SALT

Baker Tilly•Denver, CO

3d•$71,600 - $102,400

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a State & Local Tax Associate (Income Franchise) to join its growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in Denver. The SALT practice includes more than 300 professionals across the U.S. and provides services in income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, and unclaimed property. The role supports clients with state and local tax compliance and planning, helping them manage multistate tax obligations, reduce expenses, enhance cash flow, and address tax risks. The associate works with middle-market and Fortune 500 clients, providing state and local tax consulting and compliance services. The position combines technical consulting with hands-on oversight of state income and franchise tax compliance, including building and reviewing workpapers, conducting initial quality reviews of returns, researching tax issues, and supporting tax controversy matters. The role also contributes to client engagement management, relationship building, and continued professional development.

Requirements

Four-year degree.
Eligible for CPA, law license/JD, CMI, or EA.
Strong working knowledge of multistate income and franchise tax concepts, including nexus, state modifications, apportionment, and sourcing methodologies.
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, and manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on applicable strategies.
Ability to see the big picture while maintaining strong attention to detail, demonstrate appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and complete projects with urgency, quality, and timeliness.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a master’s or advanced degree is preferred.
One year of professional experience.
At least one year of state and local tax experience; professional services firm experience is preferred.
Experience reviewing associates’ and/or senior associates’ work and providing coaching and technical guidance.
Experience with tax compliance software such as CCH Axcess Tax and Thomson Reuters GoSystem Tax RS.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide state and local tax consulting and compliance services to middle-market and Fortune 500 clients.
Build, review, and analyze state income tax compliance workpapers, including apportionment calculations, state-specific modifications, pass-through entity tax calculations, and alternative planning considerations.
Perform initial quality reviews of state income and franchise tax returns and related workpapers, identifying technical issues, inconsistencies, filing considerations, and opportunities.
Research state tax issues, including nexus determinations, apportionment, taxability analyses, filing requirements, and potential liabilities.
Assist clients with state and local tax controversies by conducting research, drafting correspondence, preparing ruling requests, and providing guidance in audit defense.
Plan and execute tax projects requiring broad expertise, including due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects.
Prepare technical memoranda on state and local tax issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
Communicate with clients, recommend business and process improvements, manage expectations, and identify opportunities to enhance client value.
Assist with client engagement staffing, scheduling, billing, and collections while helping meet profitability targets and deadlines.
Network and build relationships internally, externally with clients, and in the community.
Participate in individual professional development and firm-wide learning and development programs.