Tax Associate - Advocacy & Controversy Tax

OVERVIEW

• 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.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting
• firms?

• Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an
• expert for your clients?

• If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an Associate in the Tax Advocacy
• and Controversy Services Practice! This is a great opportunity to be a valued
• advisor delivering industry-focused employment tax controversy and advisory
• services to a variety of market clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in
• the nation, BT can offer you a secure career, flexibility in how and where you
• get your work done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and
• leadership who truly care about you and your development.

You will enjoy this role if

• You are looking for a secure, flexible, and collaborative job that will be

fast paced.

• You enjoy working in the field of employment tax and would like to focus on

consulting and forensic analysis.

• You envision yourself as a business advisor, working face-to-face with

clients to investigate, analyze, and advocate for their U.S. federal, and

state employment tax matters.

• You want to work for a leading advisory firm that serves various market

clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best

interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions.

• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the

autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us

about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!).

What you will do

• Provide employment tax advocacy and controversy services on civil matters.
• Investigate, analyze, and problem solve various federal and state employment

tax controversy issues.

• Educate and advise clients on taxation rules and best employment tax practice

procedures.

• Examine and advise on processes for Forms 940, 941, W-2, 1099, etc.
• Respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical

standards.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Agent (EA) certification with employment tax background.  Must have,

or obtain, a PTIN.

• 4-year degree, License eligible
• One (1) year or more years of experience in a professional services firm

providing employment tax work is required.

• Previous experience in tax advocacy/controversy a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, and

communication skills.  Developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel)

required.

• Ability to provide exceptional client service, willingness to work in a

fast-paced environment, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment,

and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely

completion of duties.

• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and comfortably

interact with both internal and external clients.

• Excellent data analysis and technical skills.
• Strong project management and facilitation skills.

The pay rate range for this job position is $81,450 to $154,430. Actual

compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not

limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees,

professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker

Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible

employees.