About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Tax Associate for the Summer/Fall 2027 intake. This role is based in International, WA and is ideal for recent graduates or soon-to-be graduates pursuing a career in tax. You’ll work on compliance and consulting engagements across domestic and international tax matters while developing technical skills, client-facing experience, and familiarity with tax technology and data analytics.

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What You’ll Do

As a Tax Associate you will support client engagements across tax compliance, consulting, and planning. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns to meet compliance deadlines
• Supporting the design and execution of tax strategies to optimize positions and reduce risk
• Conducting tax research and analysis on domestic and international tax matters
• Collaborating with engagement teams to deliver tailored tax consulting services across industries
• Handling multistate tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Participating in tax provision preparation and tax modeling for financial reporting
• Preparing partnership tax returns and related documentation
• Assisting with international tax planning initiatives and cross-border structuring
• Using data analytics to improve tax compliance, reporting, and insight generation
• Supporting regulatory compliance consulting around complex tax regulations

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What You Must Have

To be considered, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Before starting full-time, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment (Washington)
• Entry-level / client service associate candidates are expected to have completed or be in their final academic year

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What Sets You Apart (Preferred)

These qualifications will make your application stand out:

• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Experience or interest in applying data analytics to tax
• Exposure to international tax planning and multijurisdictional compliance
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and problem-solving in tax topics
• Comfort using or exploring AI tools to create efficiencies and better outcomes
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client-service orientation

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $142,000 (actual pay within this range depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location; consistent with applicable employment laws)
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (specific benefits and eligibility will be provided by the hiring organization)

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Location & Work Authorization

• Work location: International, WA (on-site / hybrid arrangements will be communicated by the hiring organization)
• Applicants must meet any state-specific educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam prior to beginning full-time employment in Washington.
• The hiring organization follows applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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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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