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.

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Job Description:

 

Responsibilities

Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for an Associate, State & Local Tax Associate to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice!

Candidates for the Associate position must possess a successful track-record of experience in the Business Personal Property (BPP) Tax market. Candidates must be able to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced, and dynamic work environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to filing returns, reviewing returns, appealing assessment notices, and processing tax bills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage complex BPP filings in multiple states

• File appeals, maintain appeal calendar, and attend hearings

• Successfully navigate Freeport Exemption filings where applicable

• Negotiating with assessors on multi-state portfolios

• Consistently exceed client service expectations.

• Attain mastery of software updates and changes, specifically OneSource/PTMS

• Develop and preserve positive relationships with assessors and clients

• Create and update files and records, while tracking tax appeal deadlines

• Verify that values fall within established guidelines

• Maintain hearing schedules as required

• Manage the processing of tax bills timely and accurately

• Participate in team projects by taking ownership of assignments

• Ensure all team matters are completed in a timely manner

• Commitment to working in a dynamic, deadline driven environment

Requirements:

• Highly detail oriented

• Strong analytical and technical skills

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Excellent Communication Skills

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred

• Pursuing CMI.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to meet travel requirements of the job

• Previous OneSource/PTMS software experience is required

The compensation range for this role is $63,200 to $119,820. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.