State & Local Tax Associate — Fast-Growing Advisory

Baker Tilly US; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US, LLP in Frisco, TX is seeking a State & Local Tax Associate to join our SALT practice across the U.S. You will work directly with CFOs and leaders of middle‑market and Fortune 500 clients to provide strategic tax consulting and ensure compliance across nexus, sales/use, property and other taxes.

This role emphasizes non‑compliance consulting, research projects, ruling requests, and collaboration with firm leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business, with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being considered
• Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Demonstrated skills in 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

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor to middle market and Fortune 500 clients by providing strategic state and local tax consulting services that lower their tax rates, ensure they are in compliance and provide value across the spectrum of state and local taxes.
• 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

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting or Law degree

CPA/Bar eligibility

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Baker Tilly US, LLP in Frisco, TX is seeking a State & Local Tax Associate to join our SALT practice across the U.S. You will work directly with CFOs and leaders of middle‑market and Fortune 500 clients to provide strategic tax consulting and ensure compliance across nexus, sales/use, property and other taxes.

This role emphasizes non‑compliance consulting, research projects, ruling requests, and collaboration with firm leadership.