Senior Tax Associate

Baker Tilly US

Tax Senior Associate in a leading advisory firm delivering tax services to middle market clients. Provide compliance, consulting, and advisory services with opportunities for professional growth.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,900 - $98,990 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 areas
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year degree, and License eligible CPA, Law License, or Enrolled Agent 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Tax ResearchIRS Response DraftingCorporate TaxationFlow Through TaxationAccounting MethodsASC740 KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications

CPA LicenseLaw LicenseEnrolled Agent