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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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level Staff Accountants to join their Sierra, NV office. This is an early-career opportunity for candidates with 0–2 years of tax and/or audit experience who value professionalism, technical accuracy, and career growth. The role follows a hybrid schedule (in-office four days per week) and provides mentorship from firm partners and managers, exposure to a variety of clients, and opportunities for career progression on a CPA track.

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Work environment

This role is based in Sierra, NV and offers a hybrid work model with firm-supported equipment and regular team events to support collaboration and professional development.

• Fast-paced environment that requires a high degree of urgency and accountability
• Rewarding and varied assignments across clients and industries
• Culture that encourages continuous improvement and empowers staff at all levels
• Opportunities for problem solving, analysis, and exposure to technical and conceptual work
• Hybrid schedule — employees are expected to be in the office four days per week

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What You’ll Do

• Prepare individual, fiduciary, partnership, not-for-profit, and corporate income tax returns under supervisor direction
• Prepare tax projections to help clients minimize taxes and determine quarterly estimated payments
• Research tax and accounting issues and clearly communicate analysis and conclusions
• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures and assist in preparing financial statements

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation
• Minimum 3.2 GPA
• Working toward or already met the 150-semester unit requirement for CPA licensure (current or grandfathered rules); CPA license is a plus
• 0–2 years tax and/or audit experience preferred (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated flexibility in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills

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Why this role — benefits & career growth

• Hybrid work model and modern equipment to support productivity and work-life integration
• Formal mentorship and coaching from partners and managers to accelerate technical and career development
• Exposure to a broad client base including funds, private equity, real estate, nonprofits, and high-net-worth individuals
• Recognition as a workplace that invests in employees’ growth and wellbeing

Estimated salary (provided by source): $102,970 per year.

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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.

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