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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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Tax Associate to join its Tax practice. This role supports corporate and international tax engagements, multistate compliance, tax provisions and research, and the use of data analytics to improve tax processes. The position is full-time and will be based in Johnson City, TN.

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What You’ll Do

As a Tax Associate you will:

• Assist with preparation and filing of corporate and partnership tax returns to meet compliance deadlines
• Support development of tax strategies to optimize positions and minimize risk
• Perform tax research and analysis on domestic and international tax matters
• Contribute to multistate tax compliance and reporting efforts
• Participate in preparation of tax provisions and tax modeling for financial reporting
• Help develop tax structures and support international tax planning initiatives
• Use data analytics tools to enhance tax compliance, reporting, and efficiency
• Support regulatory compliance consulting and work with teams to deliver client-focused solutions
• Communicate findings to team members and contribute to client deliverables

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in final academic year in Accounting (or equivalent)
• Overall GPA of at least 3.0
• Meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment before starting full-time
• Authorization to work in the United States; the client will comply with applicable immigration and employment laws

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Preferred qualifications (what sets you apart)

• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Familiarity with tax research and tax filing software
• Experience or interest in using data analytics and AI tools to improve tax processes
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity about tax consulting, planning, and international tax issues
• Strong teamwork, client service orientation, and written/verbal communication skills

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Logistics & travel

• Travel: Up to 20% (client needs may vary)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Salary range: $53,500 - $142,000 (actual pay dependent on experience, qualifications, and location)
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other standard benefits (details provided by the confidential client)

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Notes on hiring policy

Confidential Client is committed to conducting hiring in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process. If you require an accommodation, please indicate this when contacted for next steps.

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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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