Tax Associate, Accounting Methods

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Salary: $71,600–$102,400 in Chicago; national range $65,100–$93,100.

Company

Baker Tilly is an advisory, tax, and assurance firm serving clients across the United States and global financial centers through its professional services entities and international network.

What you will do

• Support federal tax consulting and advisory engagements for clients across various industries.
• Analyze and implement tax accounting method changes involving revenue recognition, expense deductions, capitalization, depreciation, cost recovery, inventory, and other federal tax matters.
• Prepare Form 3115 applications, supporting documentation, calculations, and Section 481(a) adjustments.
• Conduct tax research and draft technical memoranda, client communications, presentations, and proposed tax strategies.
• Collaborate with senior associates, managers, partners, clients, and internal engagement teams to gather information, resolve questions, and complete deliverables.
• Develop technical and client service skills through coaching, mentoring, and firmwide learning programs.

Requirements

• Four-year degree.
• Eligible to obtain a CPA or law license/JD.
• Strong foundation in tax or accounting and interest in developing specialized accounting methods expertise.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, law, or a related business field with sufficient coursework and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the relevant state.
• One year of professional experience, including one year of business tax compliance experience.
• Experience supporting federal income tax compliance or consulting engagements for corporations or partnerships.
• Outstanding academic performance, preferably a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Teamwork with all levels of client personnel; time management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, problem-solving, organizational, analytical, initiative, and adaptability skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related programs.
• Prior specialized accounting methods experience is preferred but not required.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with experienced tax professionals, client relationships, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible approach to how and where work is completed, subject to the work location requirements for the opportunity.
• Compensation and benefits package available to eligible employees.
• Equal opportunity employer providing consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.