SALT Franchise- Tax Experienced Associate; Bay Area

Overview

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.

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Job Description:

• Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? Would you like the ability to specialize in a specific area of tax and become an expert to your clients?
• If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a State & Local Tax (SALT) Associate for our SF Bay Area team! Our SALT practice is made up of professionals across the U.S., providing a full spectrum of services including income & franchise tax, sales & use tax, real & personal property tax, unclaimed property, and voluntary disclosure consulting services.
• You would like to work directly with firm leadership to support middle market and fortune 500 companies with state and local income tax issues.
• You are looking to be part of a fast growing, state & local tax practice who is also down-to-earth and thrives through collaboration.
• You want to be part of firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow.
• Assist middle market and Fortune 500 clients with evaluating and resolving state and local income tax issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable state tax laws.
• Assist with SALT compliance quality control reviews and perform research on relevant state tax law.
• Assist clients with state and local tax audit disputes.
• Draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax issues.
• Interact and manage multiple clients in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• 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.
• Maintain a positive and a team-oriented attitude.
• Become familiar with and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching…