Summer 2026 - Tax Associate

Baker Tilly

85d • $62,730 - $110,760

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business, with sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being considered.
• Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• CPA or JD license preferred.
• One (1)+ year(s) of experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to S-corporations, partnerships, individuals and corporations ranging from middle market to multinational companies.
• Participate in tax research projects on a variety of tax issues, help to draft IRS responses and address other tax authority inquiries.
• Team with leaders on special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation such as accounting methods and ASC740.
• Develop recommendations for the client to consider and share with leadership to discuss and strategize.
• Communicate and team with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas.
• Learn and grow from direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.

Benefits

• Upward career trajectory.
• Flexibility in how and where you get your work done.
• Meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership.
• Great work environment with programs like My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees