State & Local Tax Associate
Baker Tilly US
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Dallas • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $73,730 - $96,780 per year
About the role
- Prepare sales & use tax forms and resolve outstanding tax issues for middle market and Fortune 500 clients and ensure they are in compliance with applicable state tax laws.
- This includes: Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns for various jurisdictions for multiple clients
- Perform research on relevant tax law
- Interact and manage multiple clients in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Analyze large amounts of client data
- Maintain internal relationships with colleagues, other service lines and engagement/project teams
- Develop and retain technical tax expertise
- Proactively identify and communicate issues as they arise
- Maintain a positive and “team player” attitude
- Become familiar with and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures
- Apply a working knowledge of various computer applications
- 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 externally with clients
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree, with a preference for accounting majors
- If an accounting major, must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA license upon hire
- Master of Tax or JD/LLM preferred
- Coursework in technology-related fields highly desirable
- 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
- There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sales tax preparationuse tax preparationtax law researchdata analysistax complianceproject managementaccountingtime managementanalytical skillsproblem solving
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsinitiativeadaptabilityattention to detailteam player
Certifications
CPA licenseMaster of TaxJD/LLM