State & Local Tax Senior, Sales/Use

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States; additional location listed in Houston, Texas, United States. On-site work location requirements should be confirmed with the talent acquisition professional.

Salary: $86,000–$115,500 per year in Dallas and Houston, TX.

Company

Baker Tilly is a public accounting, tax, assurance, and advisory firm serving middle-market and Fortune 500 clients across the United States and internationally.

What you will do

• Assist clients with state income and franchise tax, sales tax, mergers and acquisitions, nexus, and filing-position consulting.
• Research complex state tax laws and regulations, including legislative and case-law developments.
• Analyze client data to identify filing obligations, potential tax exposures, and planning opportunities.
• Support state tax audits, notices, and controversy matters.
• Build technical expertise, communicate tax insights, and maintain relationships across service lines and engagement teams.
• Manage multiple deadline-driven client projects, contribute to business development, and participate in mentoring and learning initiatives.

Requirements

• Four-year degree required.
• Eligibility to obtain a CPA, law license/JD, or CMI required.
• Three years of experience in public accounting or industry focused on multi-state income and franchise tax compliance and consulting required.
• Strong time-management, communication, analytical-thinking, and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Possession of or active work toward a credential such as Bar membership, CPA, enrolled agent, or IPT certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• Experience with tax compliance software.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented SALT practice with national resources.
• Opportunities to work directly with firm leadership and support clients across industries.
• Technical development, mentoring, coaching, and learning initiatives.
• Flexibility and a focus on work-life balance.
• Compensation and benefits package available to eligible employees.