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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What You’ll Do

Managing taxes is a critical part of an effective business strategy. As a Tax Consultant (entry-level) on the Tax team, you will support client engagements by researching tax laws, analyzing tax implications of transactions and business decisions, and preparing written recommendations and client deliverables.

• Research tax laws, rules, and guidance to support client work.
• Assist with analysis of tax issues, transactions, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare work products and recommendations for client engagements.
• Collaborate with team members to address technical tax matters.
• Manage multiple assignments, meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Build client service skills while developing technical tax knowledge.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university with expected graduation Summer 2027 or Fall 2027, or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Taxation, or a related program.
• Fluent in English and Japanese (verbal and written).
• Strong academic record (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA).
• Must meet minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure in the state of the assigned office prior to beginning full-time employment.
• Reside within a commutable distance of the assigned office and able to commute daily if required (typical co-location average 2–3 days/week).
• Ability to travel up to 50% on average for client work.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

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Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Coursework in information systems, data analytics, or tax technology.
• Prior internship, summer role, or school job in accounting, tax, or finance.
• Interest in CPA licensure and experience working in team-based client settings.

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The Team

Confidential Client’s Tax team helps clients address business challenges through a broad range of tax services. Teams combine tax technical knowledge, technology, data, and process capabilities to deliver practical insights and tailored solutions.

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Compensation & Additional Details

• This is an entry-level, full-time position intended for candidates beginning or building a career in tax.
• Pay range (estimate): $54,160 — $99,600 per year. Compensation decisions consider experience, certifications, location, and other business factors.
• Start window: Summer 2027 or Winter 2028 (program start dates).
• This role may require on-site presence at the assigned office and travel to client locations.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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Keywords & Fit

This role is optimized for candidates searching for: tax consultant, bilingual (English/Japanese) tax roles, entry-level tax jobs, CPA-track opportunities, and tax analyst roles in Pico Heights / Los Angeles, CA.

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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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