Tax Senior Associate, Private Client Services

Tax Senior Associate

ResponsibilitiesBaker Tilly and Moss Adams combined in 2025, and together we are now the #6 public accounting firm in the U.S, and growing! Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? Then keep reading--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 Tax Senior Associate in our Private Clients Services group in NorCal. This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to HNW individuals and flow-throughs. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, 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 an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serveYou can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challengesYou want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisionsYou 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!)You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

What you will do:Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various tax compliance and consulting services, primarily to private wealth and flow-through clients:Provide tax compliance and advisory services to S-corporations, partnerships, individuals and corporations ranging from middle market to multinational companiesParticipate in tax research projects on a variety of tax issues, help to draft IRS responses and address other tax authority inquiriesTeam with leaders on special projects in various areas of taxDevelop recommendations for the client to consider and share with leadership to discuss and strategizeCommunicate and team with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areasLearn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programsUtilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clientsSupport the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goalsEnjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

QualificationsSuccessful candidates will have:Bachelor's degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business, and sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being consideredCPA, EA, or JD license preferredTwo (2)+ years of experience providing tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firmDemonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solvingStrong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptabilityMicrosoft Suite skillsHighly developed software and Microsoft Suite skillsEligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

The pay rate ranges for this job position are posted below 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: Life at Baker Tilly | Baker Tilly

• In San Jose, CA, and San Francisco, CA: the pay rate range is $98,000 to $128,690
• In Rancho Cordova/Sacramento, CA: the pay rate range is $91,000 to $145,350