Tax Associate - Advocacy & Controversy Tax

About the role

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. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Able to provide exceptional client service, willing 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.
• Able 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.

Pay

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.