Experienced Associate- Sales/Use 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.

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Job Description

Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for an Experienced Sales/Use Associate to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in Texas!

Our SALT practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., providing a full spectrum of services including Income & Franchise tax, Sales & Use tax, Real & Personal Property tax, Unclaimed Property and Voluntary Disclosure & Remediation by industry needs. As a member of this talented team, you will help clients capitalize on strategic ideas and planning techniques that ensure state and local tax compliance, reduce expenses and enhance cash flow.

The Sales and Use Tax Consultant's primary responsibilities are to identify Sales and Use tax savings opportunities for multi-state clients and direct staff in day-to-day operations. The incumbent will be meeting with clients and/or taxing authorities, preparing correspondence, researching issues, completing data reconciliations, making taxability decisions and preparing tax authority filings.

Job Requirements

You will enjoy this role if:

• You would like to work directly with firm leadership to support middle market and fortune 500 companies with sales & use tax issues and compliance
• You are looking to be part of a fast growing, state & local tax practice who is also down-to-earth and thrives through collaboration
• You want to be part of a firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow

Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing sales & use tax forms and resolving outstanding tax issues for middle market and Fortune 500 clients and ensuring they are in compliance with applicable state tax laws
• This includes: • Preparing and filing state and local sales tax returns for various jurisdictions for multiple clients • Performing research on relevant tax law • Interacting and managing multiple clients in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail • Analyzing large amounts of client data • Maintaining internal relationships with colleagues, other service lines and engagement/project teams • Developing and retaining technical tax expertise • Proactively identifying and communicating issues as they arise • Maintaining a positive and "team player" attitude • Becoming familiar with and adhering to the firm's policies and procedures • Applying a working knowledge of various computer applications • Learning and growing from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs • Utilizing your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients • Enjoying friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or related math degree required
• Minimum (1) one year experience in public accounting or industry completing and reconciling multi-state sales and use tax returns and performing research on taxability law preferred
• 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

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $63,200 to $119,820. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Note

There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position.