Tax Associate, Accounting Methods
About The Position
As a Tax Associate at Baker Tilly, you will support the Tax Accounting Methods team in providing federal tax consulting and advisory services to clients across a variety of industries. The role focuses on developing specialized technical knowledge in federal tax accounting methods, researching tax laws, analyzing financial information, and helping clients identify tax savings opportunities and respond to changing tax regulations. You will assist with identifying, analyzing, and implementing tax accounting method changes involving areas such as revenue recognition, expense deductions, capitalization, depreciation, cost recovery, and inventory. You will support Form 3115 preparation, including supporting documentation, calculations, and Section 481(a) adjustments; participate in research; and help draft technical memoranda, client communications, and presentations. You will work with senior associates, managers, partners, clients, and internal engagement teams, while developing technical and client service skills through coaching, mentoring, and learning and development programs.
Requirements
- Four-year degree.
- Eligible to obtain a CPA or law license/JD.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel.
- Demonstrated time management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, and adaptability.
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or law, or a related business degree, with sufficient coursework and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state of consideration.
- One year of professional experience.
- One year of business tax compliance experience.
- Outstanding academic performance; preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Previous experience supporting federal income tax compliance or consulting engagements for corporations or partnerships.
- Prior specialized accounting methods experience; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support federal tax consulting and advisory engagements for clients across a variety of industries as a member of the Tax Accounting Methods team.
- Assist in identifying, analyzing, and implementing tax accounting method changes related to revenue recognition, expense deductions, capitalization, depreciation, cost recovery, inventory, and other federal tax accounting matters.
- Support preparation of Form 3115, including supporting documentation, calculations, and Section 481(a) adjustments.
- Participate in tax research projects.
- Assist in drafting technical memoranda, client communications, and presentations that summarize research findings and proposed tax strategies.
- Work with senior associates, managers, and partners to develop recommendations and implement tax-efficient solutions for clients.
- Communicate with clients and internal engagement teams to gather information, resolve questions, and complete project deliverables on time.
- Develop technical and client service skills through on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firmwide learning and development programs.
- Build professional relationships internally and externally and gain exposure to specialized tax consulting engagements.
Benefits
- Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
- On-the-job coaching and mentoring.
- Firmwide learning and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
