Baker Tilly US · 4 hours ago
Summer 2026 National Tax Associate - MA Conversion
Lehi, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New GradBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage. They are currently seeking entry-level Tax Associates for the National Tax Practice, where the role involves delivering technical income tax support and assisting with various tax-related responsibilities.
Accounting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical tax resource in the National Tax department in support of M&A transactions, business structuring, developing and substantiating tax positions
Conduct tax research and provide written analysis on complex tax issues and transactions
Assist in review of client position papers to ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
Assist and advise engagement teams on factual development, navigating tax rules, and documenting tax positions
Build relationships through meaningful interactions across business lines to ensure excellent client service and an integrated approach
Assist with ancillary transaction services, such as transaction costs, analysis of tax attributes, earnings and profits, partnership allocations, debt taxation, and section 1202 studies
Assist with responding to IRS and state examinations and appeals, including tax notices, inquiries, Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and preparation of appeals protests
Prepare penalty abatement requests and private letter ruling requests
Assist with National Tax Office functions including thought leadership publications on current tax developments or transactional matters
Assist with internal tax education functions including preparing and presenting training sessions and educational workshops
Qualification
Required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Baker Tilly will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT)
Must have a bachelor's degree, with a preference for accounting majors
Must meet the educational requirements to obtain CPA or attorney license upon hire
Ability to commute as needed throughout the region; to include Baker Tilly's offices
Ability to travel to client locations, including overnight stays, with travel expectations varying by department and office location
Seasonal flexibility to work overtime or additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
Must have a current, accepted offer with Baker Tilly (formerly Moss Adams)
Preferred
Major in Accounting, Taxation or coursework in technology-related fields highly desirable
Masters in Taxation or JD/LLM in Taxation preferred
Reside within a commutable distance of a Baker Tilly office and be willing to work from the office on a regular basis
Excellent customer service skills; Ability to understand own and others' emotions in order to achieve desired goals
Creative problem solving, critical thinking and research skills; Organize information and exercise well-reasoned judgment
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrate confidence in decision making and poise in professional setting
Work effectively both as part of a team and independently
Highly motivated and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow
Outstanding organization and project management skills; Take responsibility for quality and timeliness of projects
Quickly adapt to a changing work environment, including the use of software, systems and technology
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Must have a current, accepted offer with Baker Tilly (formerly Moss Adams)
Company
Baker Tilly US
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S.
Founded in 1931
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brett Bowles, CPA
Senior Consultant - Transaction and CFO Advisory
Caleb Tollefson
CFO Advisory Manager
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