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, an advisory, tax and assurance services firm.

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 Associate with our confidential client, you will support client engagements across federal, state, and local tax matters while building technical skills and professional judgment. This is an entry-level / early-career role designed for recent graduates or candidates with 0–1 year of relevant experience.

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns, supporting workpapers, calculations, and schedules
• Analyze client financial and tax information, identify open items, and support tax planning and research
• Use firm-approved tax preparation, research, workflow, document management, and collaboration tools
• Collaborate with engagement team members and clients to gather information and resolve routine questions
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time, communicating progress and escalations promptly
• Apply coaching and feedback to strengthen technical knowledge, professional judgment, and client service skills
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment in accordance with firm policies and standards
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

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Responsibilities

• Support tax engagements and develop an understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, and tax needs
• Prepare tax returns and related client deliverables with appropriate review and documentation
• Document research findings clearly and escalate issues when needed
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to high-quality client service

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business discipline from an accredited institution
• Meets educational requirements to obtain CPA licensure in the state of employment or a state with reciprocity
• Eligible to pursue, or showing progress toward, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
• Resume and unofficial transcript(s) required as part of the application process

Preferred / Helpful experience and skills:

• Internship, academic, volunteer, leadership, or customer-service experience is a plus
• Foundational accounting knowledge and comfort applying academic concepts with supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and openness to emerging, including AI-enabled, technologies
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Organization, time management, attention to detail, and reliability

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $60,650 to $79,600 per year (actual pay influenced by skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, work arrangement, and location)
• Confidential client offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. Specific benefits vary by location and role.

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Work Environment

• Employment type: Full time
• This role operates in a hybrid work environment with regular in-office attendance; office expectations vary by location and service line. Discuss specific work-location requirements with the client’s Talent Acquisition representative.
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods (e.g., tax season)

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Additional Information

• This opportunity is designed for candidates at the start of their professional careers (0–1 year relevant experience).
• The confidential client is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
• If you need accommodations to participate in the hiring process, notify the client so they can make arrangements.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.