2028 Winter Audit or Tax Entry Level Staff
This entry-level full-time role at Confidential Client involves participating in various phases of audit and tax engagements, including planning, testing, researching, and reporting. The position offers exposure to diverse tax types and financial statement work, emphasizing client interaction and professional growth within a supportive, flexible, and inclusive workplace culture.
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.
What You’ll Do
You’ll help instill confidence in organizations by supporting audit and tax engagements across a variety of clients. This is a hands-on, early-career role that offers exposure to multiple service lines and opportunities to build a CPA-track career.
- Participate in different phases of audit and/or tax engagements
- Plan, test, research, and prepare reports
- Work with compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans
- Support corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local tax work
- Interact professionally with staff at all levels and with clients
- Gain broad experience across a professional services firm
Qualifications
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or Master’s in accounting or tax)
- Academic success (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)
- Completion of required coursework/credits to sit for the CPA exam, with a goal to obtain CPA licensure
This is an exempt position that may require local, national, and occasional international travel.
Location & Compensation
Location: Traverse City, MI (position is tied to this location)
Compensation note from the original posting:
- Compensation information posted is based on positions located in CO, IL, or MA. The compensation range for this role in CO, IL and MA is: $75,000 - $83,000.
- Compensation decisions consider responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and geography.
Benefits & Work Model
Our confidential client offers a robust benefits package for eligible staff, which may include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible Time Off and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and other flexible benefits
- Business-related travel, lodging, and meal reimbursement
- Potential pension plan for eligible administrative/paraprofessional staff
- Discretionary bonus plan where applicable
Work model: The firm supports a flexible "workplace for your day" approach while maintaining a principally in-person model. Teams and supervisors work together to identify the best working environment.
Other Important Information
- Only 2028 Audit and Tax full-time candidates for the January winter start are being considered at this time.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except certain qualified bilingual candidates noted in the original posting.
- The position maintains a drug-free workplace.
- Unsolicited agency/resumes will not be paid a fee and become the property of the confidential client.
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.
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