About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Tax Staff I to join their Financial Services tax team in Melville, NY. In this role you will learn and assist with federal and state income tax return preparation, tax planning, and tax provision work for corporate and individual clients under the supervision of experienced staff.

• Assist with preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns for corporate and individual clients
• Support tax provision completion and review activities
• Help with tax research and basic tax planning tasks
• Maintain organized workpapers and documentation for compliance and review
• Collaborate with engagement teams and communicate with clients when appropriate
• Use MS Excel and Word to manage data, prepare schedules and support analyses

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Who We’re Looking For (Required)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university
• 0–2 years recent public accounting experience (entry-level candidates encouraged)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to reliably commute to the assigned Melville office and client sites as required
• Able to work in a hybrid environment with in-office requirements

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Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure (may differ by state)
• Pursuing 150 academic credits or a Master’s degree in Accounting (preferred)
• Final graduation between Dec 2026 – Sept 2027
• Minimum GPA ~3.0 and a strong academic track record
• Strong MS Excel and MS Word skills
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and in teams
• Demonstrated analytical skills and willingness to learn

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Team & Culture

Confidential Client’s Tax team blends a general tax practice with specialized financial-services expertise. The team emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and professional development — providing exposure across industries and service lines and opportunities to grow technical and advisory skills.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Melville, NY (Hybrid — in-office requirements)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Compensation (est.)

• Estimated base: $76,005 per year (estimated)

Note: This posting includes an estimated salary based on available data. Actual compensation offered may vary based on experience, qualifications, and location.

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Additional Notes & Compliance

• This role is posted and recruited by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in Accounting & Finance.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
• Reasonable accommodations are available — if you need accommodation to complete the application process, please notify the recruiter or Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.