Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms?

Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an expert for your clients?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Cost Segregation Experienced Associate on our Specialty Tax team! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused advisory services to middle market clients in the construction & real estate industry. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development. West Coast is preferred location.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve – Baker Tilly Industries
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex business challenges
• You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)
• You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Prepare comprehensive fixed asset engagements including cost segregation, repairs and maintenance and depreciation studies
• Research and draft technical memoranda related to fixed asset matters, including Section 179D
• Develop industry expertise to help the Fixed Asset Team deliver more proactive and targeted fixed asset strategies to clients and prospects, including direct interaction with clients
• Utilize analytical understanding of construction, fixed assets, engineering, & valuation fundamentals to drive client value
• Provide audit defense assistance for clients being audited by the IRS or state taxing authorities
• Develop data models to help automate the cost segregation calculation and documentation processes, including detailed application of three dimensional analysis

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting or related field required.
• Masters Degree, JD, ASA, or other applicable advanced certification a plus
• 1+ years of work experience with cost segregation, construction management, or commercial appraisal experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically advanced knowledge of Excel and Access
• Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a timely manner
• Passion for finding creative and efficient solutions to analytical problems
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel to client locations and various Baker Tilly office locations