Baker Tilly US

Senior Tax Associate, Private Client

Baker Tilly US
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $77,400 - $125,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Expertise in federal tax compliance and advisory services, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and tax regulations. Proven ability to communicate effectively, manage projects, and build relationships with clients and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Tax ComplianceCPA LicenseTax ResearchProject ManagementClient Relationship Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide federal tax compliance and advisory services to S-corporations, partnerships, individuals and corporations ranging from middle-market to multinational companies
  • Participate in tax research projects on a variety of tax issues
  • Draft IRS responses and address other tax authority inquiries
  • Team with leaders on corporate and flow-through taxation projects, including accounting methods and ASC 740
  • Develop client recommendations and share them with leadership for discussion and strategy
  • Communicate and collaborate with specialty tax practices on state and local, high-net-worth, international, research and development, credits and incentives matters
  • Learn through on-the-job coaching, mentoring and firm-wide learning programs
  • Network and build relationships internally and with clients
  • Support team members' growth and development through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy
  • Participate in social activities and team outings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business
  • Sufficient coursework and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state being considered
  • CPA or JD license preferred
  • Two (2)+ years of experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firm
  • Demonstrated time management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration and problem-solving skills
  • Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills
  • Initiative and adaptability
  • Microsoft Suite skills
  • Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexibility in how and where work is done
  • Autonomy to own your schedule and career
  • Structured development programs, including My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day
  • Direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring
  • Firm-wide learning and development programs
  • Work-life balance supported through friendships, social activities and team outings
  • Baker Tilly Care and Teach support for team members' professional goals
  • Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees

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Hard Skills
Tax ComplianceTax AdvisoryAccounting MethodsASC 740IRS Response DraftingFederal Tax ConsultingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationLeadershipAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft SuiteTax Software
Certifications & Qualifications
CPAJD License
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingS-CorporationsPartnershipsHigh-Net-WorthInternational TaxCredits and Incentives