Tax Controversy Associate - Hybrid Practice

EisnerAmper; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Tax Controversy professional to support IRS examinations and appeals, draft memoranda, and assist with penalty abatement requests. The role involves handling collection matters, training programs, and contributing to thought leadership within a national tax controversy team.

The ideal candidate has a JD with bar admission and 1+ year of tax controversy experience, plus strong research and communication skills. CPA and LLM are preferred assets.

Qualifications

• JD and bar admission required.
• 1+ year of tax controversy or tax-related experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong tax research and communication skills.

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

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

LLM or Masters in Taxation

Job description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Tax Controversy professional to support IRS examinations and appeals, draft memoranda, and assist with penalty abatement requests. The role involves handling collection matters, training programs, and contributing to thought leadership within a national tax controversy team.

The ideal candidate has a JD with bar admission and 1+ year of tax controversy experience, plus strong research and communication skills. CPA and LLM are preferred assets.