Tax Senior Associate - Advocacy & Controversy

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 a Senior in the Tax Advocacy and Controversy Services Practice ! This is a great opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering industry-focused advisory services to a variety of market clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to 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 are looking for a secure, flexible, and collaborative job that will be fast- paced and

- You envision yourself as a business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to negotiate and advocate for their IRS and state 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!)

- Provide tax advocacy and controversy services on civil matters. Representing clients for IRS notice responses, penalty abatement requests, and other IRS negotiations.

- Advocate on clients' behalf before IRS collections and all 50 state tax agencies

- Respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, make recommendations to the client for consideration

- Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally.

- Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards.

- EA Required (CPA or JD optional). Must have a PTIN.

- 4-year degree, License eligible required

- Three (3) or more years of experience in a professional services firm providing tax compliance services or equivalent government agency required

- Previous experience in tax advocacy or controversy a plus

- Demonstrated analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and 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 on a daily basis.

- Excellent written/verbal communications and collaboration 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.