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

As a Tax CPA Associate with our confidential client in Washington, DC, you will join a tax practice focused on delivering compliance, consulting, and planning services to a diverse client base. This is an entry-level role designed for candidates who are building technical tax skills and client-facing experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation and filing of corporate, partnership, and multistate tax returns to meet compliance deadlines
• Support development of tax strategies to optimize positions and minimize exposure
• Conduct tax research and analysis on domestic and international tax matters
• Participate in tax provision and financial reporting modeling
• Help develop tax structures and assist with international tax planning initiatives
• Use data analytics to improve tax compliance, reporting and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored tax consulting services
• Support regulatory compliance consulting and respond to jurisdictional tax obligations

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting completed or in final academic year
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Before starting full-time, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment
• Entry-level / client service associate — candidates should be finishing or have finished their educational requirements

Skills and attributes that set you apart:

• 3.5+ GPA preferred
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in tax consulting and planning
• Familiarity with data analytics or willingness to learn tax analytics tools
• Interest or experience in international tax and multistate compliance
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client service orientation
• Willingness to use emerging technologies (including AI tools) to enhance efficiency

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,500 - $142,000 (actual pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location; all hires eligible for a discretionary annual bonus)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/family sick leave (benefit details vary by client and location)

Note on sponsorship: The confidential client generally does not sponsor H‑1B visa petitions for entry-level hires except as noted in their internal policy. Candidates who require future sponsorship should review employer policies and disclose needs during the process.

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Location

Washington, DC — in-office or client-site as required by the engagement. (This posting uses the authoritative job location: Washington, District of Columbia.)

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Additional Notes

• This role involves access to sensitive client and financial information; background checks may be required in accordance with applicable local laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.

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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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