Associate - Advocacy & Controversy Tax

OverviewBaker 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.Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.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.Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.Job Description:As an Associate, you will enjoy this opportunity if you:You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve – Baker Tilly IndustriesYou can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex challengesYou 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 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 tomorrowEnjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.What you will do:Provide tax advocacy services on civil controversy matters. Participating in IRS audits and administrative hearingsAdvocate on clients' behalf before the collection, examination, and Appeals divisions of the Internal Revenue Service, and all 50 state tax agenciesResearch and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, make recommendations to the client for considerationProactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client serviceDevelop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement.Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externallyDemonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standardsQualificationsSuccessful candidates will have:Bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business, with sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being consideredJD or other applicable advanced degree a plusOutstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or aboveRelevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organizationThe ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnelDemonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solvingOrganizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptabilityProficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this positionThe pay rate ranges for this position are listed 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.In San Diego, CA: pay rate range is $80,000 to $110,610In Irvine, CA: pay rate range is $88,100 to $110,120In El Segundo, CA: pay rate range is $88,100 to $110,120In San Francisco, CA: pay rate range is $99,590 to $130,710 #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP