Tax Controversy Senior

As a Tax Controversy Senior, you will work in a collaborativeenvironment, lead diverse engagements, and develop fellow team members. In thisrole you will interact closely with clients and gain exposure to a wide rangeof tax cases. We pride ourselves on exemplary client service and enjoyadvancing our team members from within.

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Position Type: Full Time; In office / Hybrid  

Location: San Antonio

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2+years recent public accounting experience

• Prior Tax Controversary experience IRS and/or Sales Tax preferred

• Income tax compliance experience

• Experience with IRS audits, IRS notices, Sales Tax audit and research, strong analytical skills to conduct tax related research

• Knowledge and understanding of federal and state tax issues, preparation of US federal and state tax returns 

• Knowledge of computer systems, programs and data retrieval

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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Responsibilities:

• Assist in all aspects of IRS and SALT projects including audits, appeals, collection, penalty abatement projects, and tax resolution projects

• Review and analyze client data, respond to information requests, prepare required supporting documents and IRS filings

• Track statute of limitations, provide technical advice on practice and procedure matters, and communicate with exam team, and clients

• Regular communication with both the IRS and States, to accurately assess client's individual and business tax issues

• Monitor and update the Tax Controversy Department ticket system to manage deadlines and ensure timely responses

• Prepare written correspondence to clients, the IRS, and ADKF teams

• Draft responses to notices by federal, state, and local taxing authorities  

• Manage casefiles in a productive, efficient, and organized manner  

• Ability to investigate and diagnose client’s individual and/or business tax problems    

• Draft regular articles and posts for the ADKF website and technical updates related to tax controversy topics

• Mentor and train less experienced staff

• Other duties as needed and assigned

 Expectations:

• Understanding overtime requirements during busy season

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