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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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Tax CPA Associate to join their tax practice in Grand Rapids, MI. This role focuses on learning and contributing to client engagements across domestic and international tax matters, multistate compliance, tax provisions, and tax planning. The position is ideal for candidates who are completing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting and who meet (or will meet) CPA exam eligibility requirements in their intended state of employment.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate and partnership tax returns to meet compliance requirements
• Support the development of tax strategies to optimize client tax positions and minimize risk
• Conduct tax research and analysis on domestic and international tax issues
• Participate in multistate tax compliance and reporting activities
• Help prepare tax provisions, modeling, and supporting documentation for financial reporting
• Contribute to international tax planning initiatives and tax-structure development
• Use data analytics to improve tax compliance, reporting, and efficiency
• Support regulatory compliance consulting to navigate complex tax regulations
• Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored tax consulting services to clients across industries

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Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting completed or in final academic year
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the state where you intend to work prior to starting full-time
• Entry-level / client service associate experience or internships preferred but not required

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Preferred / Differentiators

• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Experience using data analytics or tax technology tools
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in tax consulting and planning
• Familiarity with multistate and international tax issues
• Interest in leveraging AI to improve processes and deliver distinctive client outcomes
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client-service orientation

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $142,000 per year. Actual pay within this range depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will follow applicable employment laws.
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and family sick leave (details vary; confirm with the hiring organization)

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Grand Rapids, MI (onsite / local)
• Employment type: FULL_TIME

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that may provide access to additional, matched opportunities.
• You’ll be connected to Confidential Client’s hiring team; final hiring decisions are made by the client.

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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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