Los Angeles - Tax - Associate - Winter 2027
The Tax Associate at Confidential Client supports clients by preparing tax returns, conducting tax research, and assisting in developing tax strategies to optimize compliance and minimize risks. This entry-level role emphasizes learning, client engagement, and leveraging technology such as AI and data analytics to enhance tax services within a collaborative team environment.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Tax Associate to join their Accounting & Finance practice in Los Angeles, CA. This is a client-facing, development-focused role where you will learn tax compliance, research, and planning while supporting engagements across corporate, partnership, multistate, and international tax matters. This position is intended for candidates completing their final academic year or recent graduates who meet CPA exam eligibility requirements for their intended state of employment.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in preparation and filing of corporate and partnership tax returns to meet compliance deadlines.
- Support development of tax strategies to optimize positions and minimize risk.
- Conduct tax research and analysis on domestic and international tax issues.
- Contribute to multistate tax compliance and reporting workstreams.
- Participate in preparation of tax provisions and financial reporting support.
- Help develop international tax structures and planning analyses.
- Use data analytics tools to streamline tax compliance and reporting processes.
- Support regulatory compliance and advisory engagements.
- Collaborate with engagement teams to deliver high-quality client service and insights.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (completed or in final academic year).
- Minimum overall GPA: 3.0 (preference given to 3.5+).
- Must meet, before starting full-time employment, the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working in a team and interacting with clients.
- Willingness to learn tax technology and data-analytics tools.
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Experience or coursework in corporate, partnership, multistate, or international tax.
- Familiarity with tax research tools and tax provision modeling.
- Demonstrated curiosity about tax consulting and use of data analytics to drive outcomes.
- Experience applying AI or automation tools to create efficiencies.
- Prior internship or client-service experience in tax or accounting.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $53,500 - $142,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and paid personal/family sick leave (details vary by location).
- This role complies with applicable state pay-transparency laws.
Travel & Location
- Location: Los Angeles, CA — on-site or hybrid as determined by the client.
- Travel: up to 20% (client engagements, training, or meetings).
Additional Information
- This is an entry-level/client-service associate role focused on professional development and building technical tax skills.
- Confidential Client does not intend to sponsor candidates for H-1B now or in the future, except as specified in their internal policy.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for the application or interview process, please notify Careertakes.
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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