Tax Senior Associate

Baker Tilly US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US LLP in Houston is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to deliver industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle-market clients. You will engage directly with clients, providing strategic tax planning and execution across federal, state, and international matters.

The role offers growth, collaboration, and leadership opportunities within a fast‑growing national firm that values client service and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree is required for the position and CPA or JD eligibility is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of tax experience in a public accounting environment.
• CPA or JD license preferred; ability to sit for CPA and/or Bar exams can be advantageous.
• U.S. work authorization is preferred; sponsorship may be limited.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing federal tax compliance and advisory services to middle‑market clients.
• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to S‑corporations, partnerships, individuals and corporations.
• Participate in tax research projects, draft IRS responses and address inquiries.
• Collaborate with leaders on corporate and flow‑through taxation projects such as ASC740 and accounting methods.
• Develop client recommendations and share with leadership for discussion and strategy.
• Coordinate with specialty tax practices on complex state/local, international and credits matters.
• Learn and grow from on‑the‑job coaching and firm‑wide learning initiatives.
• Network and build strong internal and client relationships; support team development.
• Contribute to Baker Tilly Care and Teach program and promote work‑life balance through culture.
• Participate in team activities and outings that foster camaraderie.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Client relationship

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

4-year degree

CPA or JD eligibility

CPA or Bar exam eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

Job Description

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms?

Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an expert for your clients?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Tax Senior Associate! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

You Will Enjoy This Role If

• You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
• You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)
• You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

What You Will Do

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various federal tax compliance and consulting services to industry specific clients:
• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to S-corporations, partnerships, individuals and corporations ranging from middle market to multinational companies
• Participate in tax research projects on a variety of tax issues, help to draft IRS responses and address other tax authority inquiries
• Team with leaders on special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation such as accounting methods and ASC740
• Develop recommendations for the client to consider and share with leadership to discuss and strategize
• Communicate and team with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives area
• 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 with your clients
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year degree
• 3 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business, and sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being considered
• CPA or JD license preferred
• Two (2)+ years of experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firm
• 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
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

The pay rate range for this job position is $78,000.00 to $103,940.00. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.