Senior Tax Associate

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:ResponsibilitiesAre 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 Tax Senior Associate for our NFP (Not For Profit) team, based out of Los Angeles! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle-market clients. 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 with the NFP 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 with 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 tomorrowWhat you will do:Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various tax and advisory services to many different types of nonprofitsProvide tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to tax-exempt organizations, including charitable organizations, private foundations, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and other nonprofit entitiesParticipate in tax research projects on a variety of tax issues, help to draft IRS responses and address other tax authority inquiriesPartner with tax leaders on complex nonprofit tax engagements and special projects related to exempt organization compliance, tax planning, UBIT analysis, and regulatory matters impacting tax-exempt entitiesDevelop recommendations for the client to consider and share with leadership to discuss and strategizeLearn 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 balanceQualifications:Successful candidates will have:4-year degree, and License eligibleCPA, Law License, or Enrolled Agent PreferredThree (3) years of experience providing federal tax compliance, preferably in the nonprofit tax area (This includes experience preparing and reviewing Forms 990, 990-PF, and related nonprofit tax filings)Demonstrated 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 preferredThe 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 Pasadena, CA: pay rate range is $85,500 to $108,420.In Woodland Hills, CA: pay rate range is $85,500 to $108,420.In El Segundo, CA: pay rate range is $85,500 to $108,420.In Orange County, CA: pay rate range is $85,500 to $108,420.In San Diego, CA: pay rate range is $79,400 to $108,900. #J-18808-Ljbffr