Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

EisnerAmper

Tax Controversy Senior Associate assisting with IRS examinations and appeals for a leading national accounting firm. Engaging with tax issues and collaborating within a top-tier team environment.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeIselin • California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal tax issues, including IRS examinations, appeals, and tax research. Proficient in preparing penalty abatement requests and managing collection matters, with a strong foundation in tax law and compliance.

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JDPassed State Bar Exam3+ Years ExperienceTax Research SkillsCPA

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Hard Skills

Tax ResearchTax Memoranda DraftingIRS Examination AssistancePenalty Abatement RequestsCollection Due Process HearingsInstallment AgreementsOffers in CompromiseAppeals PreparationInformation Document RequestsNotices of Proposed Adjustments

Soft Skills

Training Program AssistanceThought Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

JDCPA

Industry Keywords

Federal Tax IssuesIRS Service CenterGovernment ExperienceJudicial ClerkshipAccounting Background

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with IRS examinations and appeals, including responses to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and preparation of appeals protests
Help prepare penalty abatement requests and relief requests for missed elections
Address collection matters including Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise and Collection Due Process Hearings
Perform tax research and draft tax memoranda on a broad range of federal tax issues
Contact the IRS Service Center and correspond on various tax account issues
Assist with training programs and thought leadership publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD is required
Passed any state bar exam
3+ years of experience
LL.M or Master's in Taxation preferred
Judicial clerkship or other government experience and/or accounting background preferred
Tax research skills preferred
CPA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
Join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards