Tax Experienced Associate, SALT

Baker Tilly•Denver, CO

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a State & Local Tax Associate (Income Franchise) for its growing State & Local Tax 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 serves middle-market and Fortune 500 clients, helping them address state and local tax compliance, planning, risk management, expenses, and cash flow. Work spans state income and franchise tax compliance and consulting, including nexus, sales sourcing, apportionment, tax research, ruling requests, process reviews, reverse audits, voluntary disclosures, credits and incentives, and other multistate tax matters. The associate provides strategic tax consulting and compliance services, prepares and reviews workpapers and returns, researches tax issues, supports controversy matters, and manages client communications and projects. The role also contributes to engagement staffing, scheduling, billing and collections, relationship development, and professional development. The position involves collaboration with clients and colleagues and may provide opportunities to lead, supervise, and coach others.

Requirements

Four-year degree.
Eligibility for CPA, law license/JD, CMI, or EA.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least one year of professional experience.
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 to stay current on applicable strategies.
Ability to see the big picture while maintaining strong attention to detail, appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, a sense of urgency, and commitment to quality and timely project completion.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or advanced degree.
One or more years of state and local tax experience; professional services firm experience preferred.
Experience reviewing the work of associates and/or senior associates 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

Advise middle-market and Fortune 500 clients on state and local tax consulting and compliance to lower effective tax rates, ensure compliance, manage risk, and provide value.
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 through research, drafting correspondence, preparing ruling requests, and providing audit-defense guidance.
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, with clients, and within the community.
Participate in professional development individually and through firm-wide learning and development programs.
Lead and supervise others and provide coaching and technical guidance, as applicable.