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. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.



Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.



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Job Description:



Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for an
Experienced Sales/Use Associate to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in
Texas!



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 clients capitalize on strategic ideas and planning techniques that ensure state and local tax compliance, reduce expenses and enhance cash flow.



The Sales and Use Tax Consultant's primary responsibilities are to identify Sales and Use tax savings opportunities for multi-state clients and direct staff in day to-day operations. The incumbent will be meeting with clients and/or taxing authorities, preparing correspondence, researching issues, completing data reconciliations, making taxability decisions and preparing tax authority filings.




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 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. This includes:



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




Qualifications



Bachelor'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 pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant's skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.



In Dallas, TX and Houston, TX: pay rate range is $68,400 to $97,700