IRS Tax Controversy & Procedure Senior Associate

Who We Are

Eide Bailly is one of the top 25 CPA and business advisory firms in the nation. We have over 40 offices in 15 states across the Midwest and western United States, and offer our staff and Partners the opportunity to serve a variety of industries. Founded in 1917, our culture is the foundation of who we are, and we pride ourselves on supporting our employees to help them achieve their goals and pursue their interests both in the office and at home. At Eide Bailly we are passionate about the clients we serve, the work we do, and most importantly, having fun while we do it!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Eide Bailly we believe respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress. Our culture focuses on collaboration to achieve career growth. Innovation is highly encouraged, which is where programs like our EB Xchange originate. This program allows interested tax and audit employees to complete a rotation into a specialty area. We promote happy employees by making work/life balance a priority along with being actively involved in our communities. Our dedication to service can be seen through the Firm’s decision to match charitable donations made by employees, as well as providing opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Most importantly, we like to have fun! We offer a professional and fun work environment with frequent free lunches, snacks, lunch and learns, socials, contests, outings and other events.

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day as an IRS Tax Controversy Senior Associate might include the following:

• Provide consulting services for various federal tax groups including federal audits, federal tax collection issues and tax resolution services.
• Assist in management and delivery of client IRS, audit, Appeals, collection and penalty abatement projects, including review and analysis of client data, and preparation of required supporting documents and IRS filings.
• Contact and work with IRS audit, collection and Appeals staff regarding client projects and filings.
• Manage client deadlines and the workflow for multiple parties, including internal and external clients.
• Participate in professional association meetings and forums.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• You have 3+ years of public accounting or tax resolution experience.  Previous IRS examination, collection, or federal tax consulting experience is preferred, but is not a requirement
• You have a CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification
• You have a knack for solving problems and easily notice issues while bringing solutions to the table.
• You hold yourself to the highest professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality.
• You have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to effectively interact with all levels of Firm management and staff, clients and other external business contacts.
• You are a motivated self-starter who enjoys working independently.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong computer skills.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Benefits and Compensation

Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.  

Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000

Beyond base salary, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program. 

What to Expect Next

We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or our About Us page.

Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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