State & Local Tax Senior, Sales/Use

Baker Tilly•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a State & Local Tax Senior Associate to provide state tax compliance and consulting services for clients across a range of industries and company sizes. The SALT practice offers services covering income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, and unclaimed property. The role supports middle-market and Fortune 500 clients with complex state tax issues and offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise in state tax within a collaborative, growing practice. The position includes researching state tax laws and regulations, analyzing client data, supporting audits and controversy matters, and managing multiple client projects. The role also involves collaborating across service lines, developing client relationships, contributing to business development, and participating in mentoring and learning initiatives. Baker Tilly describes its culture as team-oriented, collaborative, flexible, and supportive of work-life balance. Work location requirements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

Four-year degree.
Eligible to obtain a CPA, law license/JD, or CMI credential.
Three years of experience in public accounting or industry focused on multi-state income and franchise tax compliance and consulting.
Strong time management, communication, analytical thinking, and client service skills.
Ability to manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
Possessing or actively working toward a credential such as Bar membership, CPA, enrolled agent, or IPT certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with tax compliance software.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with tax consulting issues, including state income and franchise taxes, sales taxes, mergers and acquisitions, nexus considerations, and filing positions.
Conduct technical research on complex state tax laws and regulations, including legislative and case law changes.
Analyze client data to identify filing obligations, potential tax exposures, and planning opportunities.
Support clients in state tax audits, notices, and controversy matters.
Maintain strong internal relationships across service lines and engagement teams.
Develop technical expertise in state tax and communicate insights to clients and internal teams.
Manage multiple client projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment while ensuring accuracy and quality.
Participate in mentoring, coaching, and learning initiatives.
Contribute to business development and relationship-building efforts internally and externally.