Senior Associate, Franchise Tax

Baker Tilly US

SALT Income Franchise Tax Senior Associate advising clients on state and local tax compliance. Collaborating with middle market and Fortune 500 companies to solve complex SALT challenges.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $141,560 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in state and local tax consulting, including compliance, research, and strategic advisory services for middle market and Fortune 500 clients. Proven ability to manage client relationships, provide guidance on tax issues, and support team development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

State And Local Tax ConsultingTax Return PreparationNexus DeterminationsCPA License EligibilityClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Taxability AnalysisQuantification Of Potential LiabilitiesState And Local Tax AuditsDue Diligence ProjectsWritten Protests Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringNetworkingTeam DevelopmentClient Satisfaction Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMIJD/LLM

Industry Keywords

SALT ProjectsCompliance MattersMulti-State CompaniesUnclaimed PropertyProfessional Services Firm Experience

Tech Stack

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SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be a trusted advisor to middle market and Fortune 500 clients by providing strategic state and local tax consulting services that lower their tax rates, ensure they are in compliance and provide value across the spectrum of state and local taxes.
Research state tax issues including nexus determinations, taxability analyses and quantification of potential liabilities
Provide guidance to clients on various compliance matters including state tax return preparation, sales/use and unclaimed property
Respond to notices issued by state and local taxing jurisdictions
Work with multi-state companies to provide guidance on state and local tax controversies, including research and preparing written protests
Assist with due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects
Prepare memoranda on state and local tax issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships and LLCs
Prepare ruling requests and respond to state and local tax audits
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction
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
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, license eligible required
Actively pursuing CPA, CMI or JD/LLM preferred
Three (3) + year(s) experience in state and local tax, professional services firm experience preferred
An eagerness to work on a variety of SALT projects
Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees