SALT Strategy Associate

Baker Tilly US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a State & Local Tax Associate to join a growing SALT practice serving middle-market to Fortune 500 clients across the U.S. You will provide strategic tax consulting, research nexus and taxability, and assist with complex controversies and compliance.

Qualifications include a CPA/Bar exam eligibility and a strong academic record. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and ongoing professional development within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or law, or related degree in business, with sufficient coursework to sit for CPA and/or Bar exam
• Outstanding academic performance, preferred GPA 3.0+
• Demonstrated skills in time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration and problem solving
• Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative and adaptability
• Microsoft Suite skills
• There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor to middle market and Fortune 500 clients by providing strategic state and local tax consulting services.
• Research state tax issues including nexus determinations, taxability analyses and quantification of potential liabilities
• Respond to notices issued by state and local taxing jurisdictions
• Work with multi-state companies to provide guidance on state and local tax controversies, including research and preparing written protests
• Assist with due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects
• Prepare memoranda on state and local tax issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships and LLCs
• Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns for various jurisdictions for multiple clients
• Interact and manage multiple clients in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining accuracy
• Develop and retain technical tax expertise
• Proactively identify and communicate issues as they arise

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Project management

Organizational skills

CPA exam eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting or law

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a State & Local Tax Associate to join a growing SALT practice serving middle-market to Fortune 500 clients across the U.S. You will provide strategic tax consulting, research nexus and taxability, and assist with complex controversies and compliance.

Qualifications include a CPA/Bar exam eligibility and a strong academic record. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and ongoing professional development within a fast-paced team.