Associate – Tax Controversy Hybrid

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Back Associate – Tax Controversy - 2026 - (Hybrid) – McLean, Virginia – Private Client Services – Job

Tax Controversy Associates provide advice, guidance, and representation with respect to practice and procedure matters, as well as audits and appeals, with the IRS and other domestic tax authorities for a variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to venture backed startups, pass through entities and high net worth individuals.

• Represent clients through all stages of audits and appeals with the IRS and other domestic tax authorities;
• Assist clients in resolving all practice and procedure matters with the IRS and other domestic tax authorities;
• Conduct research and analysis on federal, state, and international tax issues, and draft legal memoranda, protest letters, and other deliverables;
• Advise internal tax compliance professionals at all levels on risk mitigation strategies and methods to avoid tax controversies in connection with tax planning and consulting engagements;
• Analyze technical IRS account transcripts to identify issues and exposure and advise internal tax compliance teams and clients through unique IRS account monitoring software;
• Coordinate communication, timelines, and deliverables for complex federal tax issues among internal tax compliance teams, tax authority representatives, and clients;
• Execute administrative appeals, internal escalations, and referrals to the Taxpayer Advocate Service to bring resolution to complex federal tax matters with the IRS; and
• Communicate directly with tax authority agents and officers through examination, appeals, collections, and accounts management functions to resolve outstanding issues.

• Juris Doctor degree;
• A minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Strong leadership, multitasking and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an atural facilitator;
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; and
• Familiarity with MS excel

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).

Andersen Tax is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We evaluate all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.

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