Winter 2028 Tax Associate at Baker Tilly in Savannah, GA

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Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: Tax Associate Position Summary As a Tax Associate, you'll contribute to tax engagements by preparing returns, workpapers, calculations, and related client deliverables while working closely with experienced professionals who support your development. You'll apply foundational tax and accounting knowledge, analyze client information, conduct research, and help engagement teams deliver accurate, timely, and well-documented work. Through hands-on client experience, structured learning, coaching, and feedback, you'll build greater independence and strengthen the technical, technology, communication, and client service skills needed to advance your career. You'll work with colleagues across the firm, gain exposure to a range of clients and contribute to a collaborative environment that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Support tax engagements while developing an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, transactions, and tax needs. Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns, workpapers, calculations, supporting schedules, and related client deliverables. Analyze client financial and tax information, identify issues requiring follow-up, and support tax planning, estimates, extensions, notices, and research. Use firm-approved tax preparation, research, workflow, document management, data, and collaboration technologies. Collaborate with engagement team members and clients to obtain information, resolve routine questions, and maintain well-supported documentation. Complete assigned work accurately and on time, communicating progress, questions, and potential issues promptly. Apply coaching and feedback to strengthen tech