Tax Senior Associate
About The Position
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. This role is for a Tax Senior Associate who will be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in work location, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. The role involves providing federal tax compliance and consulting services to industry-specific clients, including S-corporations, partnerships, individuals, and corporations. It also includes participating in tax research, drafting IRS responses, and addressing tax authority inquiries. The position offers opportunities for special projects in corporate and flow-through taxation, developing client recommendations, and collaborating with specialty tax practices. The role emphasizes professional development through coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning programs, as well as networking and building client relationships. Supporting and developing team members is also a key aspect of the role, fostering a work-life balance through social activities and team outings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business, and sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being considered.
- Two (2)+ years of experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firm.
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving.
- Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability.
- Microsoft Suite skills.
- Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or JD license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various federal tax compliance and consulting services to industry specific clients.
- 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 area.
- Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients.
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
