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 — Industry Tax Practice.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Tax CPA Associate to join their Industry Tax Practice. This role is ideal for recent accounting graduates or current students completing their final academic year who are eligible (or will be eligible) to sit for the CPA exam in Tennessee. The Associate will support corporate, partnership, and international tax work while developing technical tax skills, client communication, and data-analytics capabilities.

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What you’ll do

You will support client engagements across compliance and advisory work, working closely with senior team members to deliver high-quality tax services.

• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate and partnership tax returns
• Support development of tax strategies to optimize client tax positions and reduce risk
• Conduct tax research and analysis on domestic and international tax matters
• Contribute to multistate tax compliance and reporting activities
• Help prepare tax provisions and modeling for financial reporting
• Support international tax planning initiatives and structure development
• Use data analytics to improve tax compliance, reporting, and process efficiency
• Assist with regulatory compliance consulting and respond to jurisdictional requirements
• Participate in client meetings and help build strong client relationships

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Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting completed or in final academic year
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Must meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in Tennessee prior to starting full-time
• Eligible to work in the U.S.; Confidential Client generally does not sponsor H‑1B lottery applicants

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Preferred / differentiators

• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Experience or interest in using AI and data analytics to increase efficiency
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in tax consulting and planning
• Exposure to multistate or international tax issues
• Strong teamwork, written and verbal communication skills, and client service orientation

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Compensation & benefits

The salary range for this position is $53,500 — $142,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and location. Hired candidates are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and a benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/sick leave.

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Logistics

• Employment type: Full-time
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Location: Johnson City, TN (on-site or as specified by the client)
• Expected start: Summer/Fall 2027

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Why join

This role offers structured training, client exposure, and opportunities to grow technical expertise in tax and advisory services. You’ll work with experienced professionals, learn tax planning and compliance across industries, and build a career path toward CPA licensure and advanced tax roles.

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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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