Tax Controversy Associate — Hybrid, Impact & Growth

EisnerAmper; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper in Chicago, IL is seeking a qualified tax professional to support IRS examinations, appeals, and related tax controversy work. You will draft memoranda, respond to information requests, and assist with penalty abatement and relief requests, under guidance of the national tax controversy team.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, has passed a state bar, and has at least 1 year of tax controversy experience; LLM or Masters in Taxation, judicial clerkship, CPA are preferred.

Qualifications

• JD is required.
• Bar exam passed.
• 1+ year of tax controversy or tax-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IRS examinations and appeals, including responses to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and preparation of appeals protests.
• Help prepare penalty abatement requests and relief requests for missed elections.
• Address collection matters including Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise and Collection Due Process Hearings.
• Perform tax research and draft tax memoranda on a broad range of federal tax issues.
• Contact the IRS Service Center and correspond on various tax account issues.
• Assist with training programs and thought leadership publications.

Skills

Tax research

Written & oral communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

EisnerAmper in Chicago, IL is seeking a qualified tax professional to support IRS examinations, appeals, and related tax controversy work. You will draft memoranda, respond to information requests, and assist with penalty abatement and relief requests, under guidance of the national tax controversy team.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, has passed a state bar, and has at least 1 year of tax controversy experience; LLM or Masters in Taxation, judicial clerkship, CPA are preferred.