Tax Senior Associate, SALT

Baker Tilly•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a State & Local Income Tax Senior Associate to join its SALT practice, which provides income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, and unclaimed property services. The role supports state tax compliance and consulting for clients of varying sizes and industries, including middle-market and Fortune 500 companies. The position offers the opportunity to specialize in state income tax while working with firm leadership and teams across service lines. Baker Tilly describes its SALT practice as collaborative and growing, with national resources and support for professional development.

Requirements

Four-year degree.
Eligible to obtain a CPA, law license/JD, or CMI.
Three years of professional experience is listed as a preferred qualification.
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.
At least three years of public accounting or industry experience focused on multistate income and franchise tax compliance and consulting.
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

Prepare and review state and local income and franchise tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and other entities across multiple jurisdictions.
Assist clients with tax consulting matters, including state income and franchise tax, sales taxes, mergers and acquisitions, nexus considerations, and filing positions.
Research complex state income tax laws and regulations, including legislative and case-law changes.
Analyze client data to identify filing obligations, potential tax exposures, and tax-planning opportunities.
Support clients with state tax audits, notices, and controversy matters.
Maintain internal relationships across service lines and engagement teams.
Develop state tax technical expertise and communicate insights to clients and internal teams.
Manage multiple client projects 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.