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 hiring an entry-level Tax Associate in Dallas, TX to support tax compliance and advisory work across a variety of client industries. This role is ideal for accounting graduates pursuing CPA eligibility who want structured coaching, hands-on tax return preparation, and client-facing experience.

• Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns
• Calculate tax extensions and estimate payments
• Participate in client meetings alongside partners and managers
• Support engagement workflows and documentation to meet deadlines and quality standards

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting required
• Pursuing the education requirements to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of employment (must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam)
• Completion of required academic credits (150 credit hours) must be met prior to the start date for this role
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Effective time management, clear oral and written communication, and ability to work independently and in teams
• Reliable transportation to the Dallas office and to attend off-site client meetings as required

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internships or practical experience in public accounting performing tax work
• Familiarity with tax preparation software and basic tax research principles

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Compensation & Work Type

• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated compensation: $60,810 per year (estimated) — listed in the source posting

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Why This Role

• Structured coaching from experienced staff and managers to accelerate technical growth
• Hands-on tax work across diverse clients — great experience for CPA-track candidates
• Opportunity to take increasing responsibility as your skills develop
• Confidential Client offers a total rewards program and a flexible work environment aimed at career growth and well-being

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Additional Legal & Hiring Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics.

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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.