Experienced Associate- Sales/Use Tax

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage. They are seeking an Experienced Sales/Use Associate to join their growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in Texas, responsible for identifying tax savings opportunities and ensuring compliance for multi-state clients.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

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