Tax Senior Associate, Private Client

Baker Tilly • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Federal Tax Senior Associate to provide industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle-market and multinational clients. The position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in a specific industry, act as a trusted business advisor, and build client-service and technical accounting skills through client work, coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning programs. The role includes opportunities to develop professional relationships, support team members, and grow within the firm. Work location requirements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 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.
• At least two years of experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated time management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Microsoft Suite skills and highly developed software skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or JD license preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide federal tax compliance and advisory services to S-corporations, partnerships, individuals, and corporations, from middle-market businesses to multinational companies.
• Participate in tax research projects, help draft responses to the IRS, and address other tax authority inquiries.
• Work with leaders on special projects involving corporate and flow-through taxation, including accounting methods and ASC 740.
• Develop recommendations for clients and discuss and strategize them with firm leadership.
• Coordinate with specialty tax practices on complex matters involving state and local tax, high-net-worth individuals, international tax, research and development, and credits and incentives.
• Participate in on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Network and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Support team members’ growth and development through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
• Contribute to a positive work-life balance through team and social activities.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Flexibility in how and where work is done.
• Structured programs supporting time off and professional development, including My Time Off and My Development.
• Social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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