SALT Income Franchise- Tax Experienced Associate (Bay Area)

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage. The role involves assisting clients with state and local income tax issues and ensuring compliance with applicable state tax laws. Responsibilities Assist middle market and Fortune 500 clients with evaluating and resolving state and local income tax issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable state tax laws Assist with SALT compliance quality control reviews and perform research on relevant state tax law Assist clients with state and local tax audit disputes Draft technical memoranda regarding state and local tax issues Interact and manage multiple clients in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail Maintain internal relationships with colleagues, other service lines and engagement/project teams Develop and retain technical tax expertise Proactively identify and communicate issues as they arise Maintain a positive and “team player” attitude Become familiar with and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures 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 Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance Skills Bachelor's degree in accounting, math, finance, business, economics, or a related field of study Minimum of one (1) year of experience with a law firm or public accounting firm, or analogous industry or public sector / tax agency experience focused on SALT income tax matters Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated skills in the areas of legal research and writing, time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills Ability to travel, as needed Master's Degree in Taxation, or JD / LL.M CPA, bar membership or equivalent credential Previous experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on state and local tax issues Experience in serving mid-market clients Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Company Overview At Baker Tilly, we care about you and the impact you make. That’s why we’re fully committed to your journey, wherever your ambitions take you. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is