Associate – Advocacy & Controversy Tax
Baker Tilly US, Irvine, CA, United States
Job Description
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 Industries
You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face‑to‑face with clients to find creative solutions to complex challenges
You 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 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 (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
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work‑life balance
What You Will Do
Provide tax advocacy services on civil controversy matters; participate in IRS audits and administrative hearings
Advocate on clients’ behalf before the collection, examination, and Appeals divisions of the Internal Revenue Service, and all 50 state tax agencies
Research and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, and make recommendations to the client for consideration
Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
Develop 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 externally
Demonstrate excellent team skills, a positive attitude and high ethical standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business, with sufficient coursework and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being considered
JD or other applicable advanced degree is a plus
Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization
The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel
Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration and problem‑solving
Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position
The pay rate range for this job position is $88,000 to $130,710. 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.
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.
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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 Industries
You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face‑to‑face with clients to find creative solutions to complex challenges
You 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 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 (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
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work‑life balance
What You Will Do
Provide tax advocacy services on civil controversy matters; participate in IRS audits and administrative hearings
Advocate on clients’ behalf before the collection, examination, and Appeals divisions of the Internal Revenue Service, and all 50 state tax agencies
Research and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, and make recommendations to the client for consideration
Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
Develop 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 externally
Demonstrate excellent team skills, a positive attitude and high ethical standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business, with sufficient coursework and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being considered
JD or other applicable advanced degree is a plus
Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization
The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel
Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration and problem‑solving
Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position
The pay rate range for this job position is $88,000 to $130,710. 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.
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.
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