Andersen Consulting · 13 hours ago
Associate – Tax Controversy - 2026 - (Hybrid)
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelAndersen Consulting is a leading professional services organization specializing in Tax, Valuation, and Business Advisory. The Tax Controversy Associate role involves providing advice, guidance, and representation in audits and appeals with the IRS and other tax authorities, as well as conducting research and analysis on various tax issues.
Management Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represent clients through all stages of audits and appeals with the IRS and other domestic tax authorities
Assist clients in resolving all practice and procedure matters with the IRS and other domestic tax authorities
Conduct research and analysis on federal, state, and international tax issues, and draft legal memoranda, protest letters, and other deliverables
Advise internal tax compliance professionals at all levels on risk mitigation strategies and methods to avoid tax controversies in connection with tax planning and consulting engagements
Analyze technical IRS account transcripts to identify issues and exposure and advise internal tax compliance teams and clients through unique IRS account monitoring software
Coordinate communication, timelines, and deliverables for complex federal tax issues among internal tax compliance teams, tax authority representatives, and clients
Execute administrative appeals, internal escalations, and referrals to the Taxpayer Advocate Service to bring resolution to complex federal tax matters with the IRS
Communicate directly with tax authority agents and officers through examination, appeals, collections, and accounts management functions to resolve outstanding issues
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree
A minimum GPA of 3.0
Strong leadership, multitasking and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Exceptional interpersonal skills and an atural facilitator
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Familiarity with MS excel
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)
Company
Andersen Consulting
Andersen Consulting is a premier consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase