Tax Associate - Advocacy & Controversy Tax

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm providing clients with a coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major U.S. regions and leading financial centers worldwide. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP operate as independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories with 43,000 professionals and combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Job Description This is a great opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering industry‑focused employment tax controversy and advisory services to a variety of market clients. You Will Enjoy This Role You are looking for a secure, flexible, and collaborative job that will be fast paced. You enjoy working in the field of employment tax and would like to focus on consulting and forensic analysis. You envision yourself as a business advisor, working face‑to‑face with clients to investigate, analyze, and advocate for their U.S. federal and state employment tax matters. You want to work for a leading advisory firm whose owners have their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions. You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs. What You Will Do Provide employment tax advocacy and controversy services on civil matters. Investigate, analyze, and problem‑solve various federal and state employment tax controversy issues. Educate and advise clients on taxation rules and best employment tax practice procedures. Examine and advise on processes for Forms 940, 941, W‑2, 1099, etc. Respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested. Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards. Qualifications Enrolled Agent (EA) certification with employment tax background and a valid PTIN. 2–3 or more years of experience in a professional services firm providing employment tax work; prior experience in tax advocacy/controversy is a plus. Demonstrated analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project‑management, and communication skills; Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel) required. Ability to provide exceptional client service, work in a fast‑paced environment, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely completion of duties. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact comfortably with both internal and external clients. Excellent data analysis and technical skills. Strong project‑management and facilitation skills. Compensation and Benefits The pay rate range for this position is $81,450 to $154,430. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Tilly US