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 CPA Associate role supports client engagements across tax compliance, consulting, and planning. You will learn tax technical skills, contribute to deliverables, and support teams as they serve clients across industries.

• Assist with preparation and filing of federal, state, and local corporate and partnership tax returns to meet compliance deadlines
• Support development of tax strategies that optimize tax positions and mitigate risk
• Conduct tax research and analysis on domestic and international tax matters
• Contribute to multistate tax compliance and reporting activities
• Participate in preparation of tax provisions and modeling for financial reporting
• Assist with international tax planning initiatives and related documentation
• Use data analytics to improve tax compliance, reporting and efficiency
• Support regulatory compliance consulting and client-facing deliverables
• Communicate with team members and clients; anticipate needs and ask questions to drive learning and impact

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Who You Are / Minimum Qualifications

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

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Preferred Qualifications (What Sets You Apart)

• GPA 3.5+ preferred
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity about tax consulting and planning
• Experience or interest in using data analytics to improve tax outcomes
• Familiarity with multistate and international tax concepts
• Comfortable using technology and AI tools to create efficiencies in tax work
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client service orientation

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $142,000. Actual pay within this range will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.
• All hires are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus (where applicable).
• Our client provides benefits commonly offered in Accounting & Finance roles, such as medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), paid time off, and other employee programs.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Baltimore, MD (onsite or as specified by the client)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Note on immigration sponsorship: Our client has a limited sponsorship policy; candidates who require sponsorship should inquire during the application process.

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Why This Role — Recruiter Notes

As a third-party recruiter, Careertakes recommends candidates highlight:

• Coursework and projects demonstrating accounting/tax technical ability
• Any internship or part‑time experience in tax, accounting, or data analysis
• Evidence of CPA eligibility (or clear plan to meet state requirements)
• Examples where you used technology or analytics to solve problems

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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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