State & Local Tax Associate

Baker Tilly US

. Provide strategic state and local tax consulting services to middle market and Fortune 500 clients .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,800 - $88,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in state and local tax consulting, including research, compliance, and controversy resolution. Proficient in managing client relationships and analyzing tax-related data while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

State And Local Tax ConsultingNexus DeterminationsTaxability AnalysesSales And Use Tax ComplianceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Tax ResearchTax Memoranda PreparationSales Tax Return FilingData AnalysisDue DiligenceVoluntary Disclosure ProjectsQuantification Of Tax LiabilitiesTax Controversy GuidanceAccountingLaw

Soft Skills

Time ManagementCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteComputer Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA EligibilityBar Exam Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Middle MarketFortune 500Tax ComplianceClient ManagementEngagement Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic state and local tax consulting services to middle market and Fortune 500 clients
Research state tax issues, including nexus determinations, taxability analyses and quantification of potential liabilities
Respond to notices issued by state and local taxing jurisdictions
Provide guidance on state and local tax controversies, including research and preparing written protests
Assist with due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects
Prepare memoranda on state and local tax issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships and LLCs
Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns for various jurisdictions and multiple clients
Interact with and manage multiple clients in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Analyze large amounts of client data
Maintain internal relationships with colleagues, other service lines and engagement/project teams
Develop and retain technical tax expertise
Proactively identify and communicate issues as they arise
Apply a working knowledge of various computer applications
Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs
Work with firm leadership to support companies with sales and use tax issues and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Outstanding academic performance required
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
Demonstrated skills in time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, and adaptability
Microsoft Suite skills
No immigration sponsorship is currently available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees
Direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring
Firm-wide learning and development programs
Friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance