Tax Senior Associate - Tax Controversy – Washington National Tax

Location: Washington DC Metro; hybrid workstyle aligned to an hirify.global office, with in-person connection based on client, team, development, and relationship-building needs. The position is in the United States.

Compensation Range: $86,500–$164,500 annually, plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Company

hirify.global provides professional services to middle-market clients globally, including tax advisory and representation services through its Washington National Tax office.

What you will do

• Assist senior professionals with IRS examinations and IRS Appeals matters.
• Research IRS practice and procedural issues involving tax, penalty and interest assessments, statutes of limitation, missed elections, examinations, and appeals.
• Prepare written communications to the IRS regarding penalty abatement requests.
• Work on IRS account issues, corrections, and reconciliations.
• Assist with preparing Private Letter Ruling Requests and participate in firm trainings.
• Consult with clients and hirify.global professionals on tax controversy, tax practice, and procedural matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and firm and client standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality in a fast-paced client-service environment.

Nice to have

• Licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid workstyle combining flexibility with in-person collaboration.
• Competitive benefits and compensation package.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility based on firm and individual performance.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.