Tax Senior Associate - Advocacy & Controversy

Job Opportunity At Baker Tilly

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Senior in the Tax Advocacy and Controversy Services Practice!

• Provide tax advocacy and controversy services on civil matters. Represent 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.