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 Associate Accountant — Tax to support tax preparation and related client services. Typical responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparation of individual, business, and household tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimated tax filings
• Prepare and process electronic filing of tax returns
• Create and request checks and mail federal and state estimated tax vouchers
• Prepare household employer payroll tax filings
• Maintain tax refunds ledger and perform gain/loss review and comparison
• Maintain tax database to track client deadlines and filings
• Perform tax reporting system data maintenance
• Print, collate, scan/organize and mail tax returns and notices to clients and agencies
• Support tax team with document organization and administrative tasks as needed

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications and core skills:

• CPA or actively working toward CPA licensure (must meet credit requirements for CPA eligibility)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Prior internship or accounting experience preferred but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications

Highly preferred (not required):

• Familiarity with tax software and platforms such as ProSystem fx Engagement, CCH Axcess, QuickBooks, Xero

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $60,000 — $62,000 per year (final offer will be based on experience and local cost of labor)
• Estimated market reference shown on source: ~$92,960/year (tool estimate)
• Confidential Client offers:
  • Flexible work arrangements (remote / WFH / hybrid on select roles)
  • Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HRA / FSA / HSA options
  • Employer contribution to 401(k)
  • CPA licensure support & incentives
  • Employee wellness programs and volunteer opportunities

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: Full-time; may be engaged as Contractor depending on role details
• Location: Biltmore Forest, NC (on-site / hybrid options may be available per role)

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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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.