Tax Attorney with Tax Controversy experience at CPA firm

CPA / Law firm seeks a Tax Attorney for our National Tax Controversy Team.

Primarily, the ideal candidate will manage and work tax controversy cases (disputes with the IRS and state and local tax agencies, negotiations, etc.).

You will be collaborating with our team of professionals in managing your and our Firm’s respective controversy case load.

Responsibilities

• Balance multiple priorities demonstrate proficient technical skills for handling client responsibilities and deliver a high-quality work product
• Serve as the client’s trusted advisor, identify client issues and conflicts, and proactively communicate solution options to the client and team
• Will interact independently with the IRS, NJ Division of Taxation, other state agencies and our clients, with respect to the resolution of their client cases
• Managing a caseload of tax controversy cases and take responsibility for managing all timelines for such controversy matters

Qualifications

• Attorney admitted to a State Bar 
• 3 plus years’ experience in the tax or legal field, with focus on tax matters
• Prior experience in legal research in state & federal tax matters
• Organized and mindful of both deadlines and budgets
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Adobe and PDF management/manipulation
• Strong comprehension and communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong analytical skills
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The following skills and experience are desired, but not required: 

• Experience working for the IRS, state tax agency, judge, or an attorney general’s office
• Tax Litigation Experience
• Preparation of individual tax returns
• QuickBooks experience