State & Local Tax Experienced Associate, Income/Franchise (Consulting)

Baker Tilly • Denver, CO

1d • $68,400 - $102,400

About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking a State & Local Tax Associate (Income Franchise) to join its growing State & Local Tax practice. The role serves middle-market and Fortune 500 clients with state and local tax consulting and compliance services, helping them manage multistate income and franchise tax obligations, maintain compliance, reduce costs, manage risk, and improve cash flow. The SALT practice includes more than 300 professionals across the U.S. The position is located in Denver, Houston, or Dallas; work location arrangements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.

The role combines technical consulting with hands-on oversight of state income and franchise tax compliance. Work includes compliance analysis and review, tax research, client counseling on controversies, and projects such as due diligence and voluntary disclosures. The associate also supports client engagement management, relationship building, and ongoing professional development.

Compensation ranges are $68,400–$97,700 in Houston and Dallas, and $71,600–$102,400 in Denver. Actual compensation depends on relevant factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Requirements

• Four-year degree.
• At least one year of professional experience.
• CPA, law license/JD, or CMI license eligibility.
• 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 maintain a broad perspective and strong attention to detail, demonstrate 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 or more years 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 strategic 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 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.
• Build internal and external relationships with clients and the community through networking.
• Pursue professional development individually and through firm-wide learning and development programs.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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