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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Position overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Tax Associate in Glendale, CO (Accounting & Finance). The Tax Associate will support client engagements across tax compliance, research, reporting, and planning—working with corporate, partnership, multistate, and international tax matters. This role emphasizes learning, client service, and using data & technology (including AI and analytics) to improve tax processes and deliver high-quality outcomes.

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What you’ll do

• Assist with preparation and filing of corporate, partnership, and multistate tax returns to meet compliance requirements.
• Support development of tax strategies that optimize positions and minimize risk.
• Conduct tax research and analysis on domestic and international tax matters.
• Help prepare tax provisions, modeling, and documentation for financial reporting.
• Contribute to international tax planning initiatives and multijurisdictional tax compliance.
• Use data analytics and tax technology to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver tailored tax consulting services and support client relationships.
• Support regulatory compliance engagements and respond to tax authority inquiries when needed.

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Qualifications (What you must have)

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Minimum overall GPA: 3.0.
• Before starting full-time, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
• Entry-level / client service associate candidates should be finishing or have finished their final academic year of requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an eagerness to learn.

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Preferred (What sets you apart)

• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Experience or interest in leveraging AI, automation, or data analytics for tax work.
• Intellectual curiosity in tax consulting, international tax, and complex tax regulation.
• Demonstrated teamwork, client-service orientation, and ability to manage ambiguity.
• Basic familiarity with tax research tools and Microsoft Excel; interest in tax technology.

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $142,000 (actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location; subject to applicable employment laws).
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/family leave (specific offerings depend on the employer).

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Location & hiring notes

• Location: Glendale, CO (on-site or as defined by the client).
• Employment type: Full-time, entry-level.
• Candidates who require visa sponsorship should consult the client’s policy; sponsorship may be limited.
• Applications will be accepted until the role is filled or the posting is removed.

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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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