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

This entry-level Tax Associate role on our client’s Tax practice in Houston offers hands-on exposure to tax compliance, consulting, and planning across domestic and international matters. You will work within engagement teams to deliver quality tax services that minimize risk and improve client outcomes.

• Assist with preparation and filing of corporate and partnership tax returns to meet compliance deadlines
• Support development of tax strategies to optimize client tax positions and reduce exposure
• Conduct tax research and synthesize findings on domestic and international tax issues
• Participate in multistate tax compliance, reporting, and jurisdictional analysis
• Help prepare tax provisions and models to support financial reporting
• Contribute to international tax planning initiatives and tax-structure analysis
• Use data analytics tools to improve tax compliance and reporting workflows
• Support regulatory compliance consulting and respond to evolving tax law requirements
• Communicate with clients and team members to deliver clear, client-focused outcomes

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Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Accounting (or closely related field)
• Minimum overall GPA: 3.0
• Educational progress sufficient to meet CPA exam eligibility in the intended state of employment prior to starting full-time
• Entry-level / client service associate candidates should be completing or recently completed final academic requirements

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Preferred Qualifications (What Sets You Apart)

• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Familiarity with leveraging AI or automation to drive efficiencies in tax processes
• Experience or interest in data analytics for tax reporting and planning
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in tax consulting, international tax, or regulatory matters
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client service orientation

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Travel & Work Location

• Location: Houston, TX (on-site / hybrid arrangements determined by the client)
• Travel: Up to 20%

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 – $142,000 per year (actual pay within the range depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location)
• Eligible employees may receive annual discretionary bonus and access to benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other programs (final benefits package provided by our client)

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About the Team

You’ll join a Tax practice focused on helping clients navigate complex tax rules while building technical knowledge, client relationship skills, and professional brand. This role is designed for accelerated development through client exposure, mentorship, and practical project work.

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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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