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.

---

How You’ll Contribute

This entry-level tax Associate role with a Confidential Client supports clients across industries while you develop technical tax skills and progress toward CPA eligibility. Typical responsibilities include:

• Working with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
• Preparing individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns
• Calculating tax extensions and estimating tax payments
• Participating in client meetings alongside partners and managers
• Supporting documentation and research for tax positions and client requests

---

Who We’re Looking For

Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

• Effective time management and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take initiative
• Close attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfort working under pressure during busy tax periods

---

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting
• Pursuing the education requirements for CPA licensure in the state where the office is located
• Completion of required academic credits (150 credit hours) must be met prior to the start date
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam in the hiring office’s state
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Reliable transportation to the assigned office and ability to attend off-site meetings in person
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position

---

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience at a public accounting firm performing tax work

---

Workplace & Employment Details

• Employment type: Full‑time
• Location: Madison, WI (on-site responsibilities; some travel to client sites or events may be required)
• No visa sponsorship available for this role
• Confidential Client will verify employment eligibility and may request documentation consistent with federal requirements (I‑9)

---

Additional Notes

Careertakes and the Confidential Client value professional development. Associates receive coaching from experienced staff and managers and are given increasing responsibility as technical skills grow. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact us.

---

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.