Tax Senior Associate - Advocacy & Controversy

Overview

A leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm is seeking a Senior professional to join their Tax Advocacy and Controversy Services Practice. This role offers the opportunity to focus on a specific industry sector and become an expert advisor for clients. The firm provides a secure career path, flexible work arrangements, and meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advocacy and controversy services on civil matters, including representing clients for IRS notice responses, penalty abatement requests, and other IRS negotiations.
• Advocate on behalf of clients before IRS collections and all 50 state tax agencies.
• Respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, making recommendations to clients.
• Participate actively in professional development through training sessions and networking events.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.

Requirements

• Enrolled Agent (EA) designation required; CPA or JD is optional.
• Must have a valid PTIN.
• 3-6+ years of experience in a professional services firm providing tax compliance services or equivalent government agency experience.
• Previous experience in tax advocacy or controversy is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to provide exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethical standards, quality, and timely completion of duties.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and interact comfortably with internal and external clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong project management and facilitation abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $81,450 to $154,430, influenced by skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package available to eligible employees.

Location

Please discuss work location status with the talent acquisition professional to understand specific requirements for this opportunity.