Associate Advocacy & Controversy Tax
Baker Tilly, Daly City, CA, United States
Associate
Baker 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. 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 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. Participating 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, 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, positive attitude and high ethical standards Qualifications
Successful 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 considered JD or other applicable advanced degree 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 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. 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 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. Participating 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, 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, positive attitude and high ethical standards Qualifications
Successful 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 considered JD or other applicable advanced degree 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.