Tax Experienced Associate - Sales/use

State & Local Indirect Tax Associate

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 Indirect Tax Associate! 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 & remediation by industry needs. As a member of this talented team, you will help provide sales & use tax compliance for a variety of clients ranging in size and industry.

Must be located in East Coast area and tied to a BT office. You will enjoy this role if:

• You would like to work directly with firm leadership to support middle market and fortune 500 companies with sales & use tax issues and compliance
• 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 a firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Prepare sales & use tax forms and resolve outstanding tax issues for middle market and Fortune 500 clients and ensure they are in compliance with applicable state tax laws.
• Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns for various jurisdictions for multiple clients
• Perform research on relevant tax law
• Interact 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
• Maintain a positive and "team player" attitude
• Become familiar with and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures
• Apply a working knowledge of various computer applications
• Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Successful candidates will have:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or related math degree required
• Minimum (1) one year experience in public accounting or industry completing and reconciling multi-state sales and use tax returns and performing research on taxability law preferred
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
• Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
• Microsoft Suite skills
• There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position

The compensation range for this role is $63,200 to $119,820. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.