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Job Summary:
The Tax Associate, Core Tax Services is responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as communication and organizational skills by assisting with the preparation of tax returns and research. In this role, the Tax Associate, Core Tax Services will be charged with utilizing basic research skills and working with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review.
Job Duties:
Tax Compliance
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”)
- Applies understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client’s tax and reporting burden’s as low as possible
- Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return
- Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process
- Effectively teams with Senior on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list)
- Documents all significant tax positions
ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
- Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
- Assists with prep and/or review of income tax provisions
Tax Consulting
- Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
- Applies knowledge of home state corporate, partnership and individual tax structure and filing requirements in completing assigned work
- Effectively drafts clear and concise general memorandums and correspondence
- Identifies potentially relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance process
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification required (or Authorization to Test for the CPA exam, or equivalent documentation, prior to start date in your state of employment), required
- Master’s in accountancy or taxation, preferred
Experience:
- Leadership experience, preferred
- Accounting based internship, preferred
License/Certifications:
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exams; progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations) upon starting employment, preferred
Software:
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Takes appropriate actions without being asked
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
- Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000
Illinois Range: $78,000 - $82,000
Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Massachusetts Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000
New Jersey Range: $78,000 - $82,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Ohio Range: $71,000 - $75,000
Washington Range: $78,000 - $80,000
Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Job Summary:
The Tax Associate, Core Tax Services is responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as communication and organizational skills by assisting with the preparation of tax returns and research. In this role, the Tax Associate, Core Tax Services will be charged with utilizing basic research skills and working with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review.
Job Duties:
Tax Compliance
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”)
- Applies understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client’s tax and reporting burden’s as low as possible
- Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return
- Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process
- Effectively teams with Senior on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list)
- Documents all significant tax positions
ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
- Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
- Assists with prep and/or review of income tax provisions
Tax Consulting
- Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
- Applies knowledge of home state corporate, partnership and individual tax structure and filing requirements in completing assigned work
- Effectively drafts clear and concise general memorandums and correspondence
- Identifies potentially relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance process
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification required (or Authorization to Test for the CPA exam, or equivalent documentation, prior to start date in your state of employment), required
- Master’s in accountancy or taxation, preferred
Experience:
- Leadership experience, preferred
- Accounting based internship, preferred
License/Certifications:
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exams; progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations) upon starting employment, preferred
Software:
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Takes appropriate actions without being asked
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
- Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000
Illinois Range: $78,000 - $82,000
Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Massachusetts Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000
New Jersey Range: $78,000 - $82,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Ohio Range: $71,000 - $75,000
Washington Range: $78,000 - $80,000
Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- KPMG273
- Intuit125
- Goldman Sachs59
- Alvarez & Marsal57
- CohnReznick54
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing785
- Investment & Asset Management352
- Consulting & Professional Services328
- Technology & Software281
- Banking & Financial Services265
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in tax preparation software such as CCH Axcess or Thomson Reuters UltraTax
- Working knowledge of federal and state income tax codes and compliance requirements
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA exam completion
- Experience preparing corporate, partnership, or individual tax returns
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills for reviewing financial statements and workpapers
Tips for Your Tax Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to the engagement
Tax associate resumes that list specific return types you've prepared, such as 1040s, 1120s, or 1065s, get more callbacks than generic accounting resumes. Match the return types in your resume to the ones called out in each posting.
Highlight your software proficiency up front
Most tax associate postings screen for CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or Thomson Reuters UltraTax. Name the exact platform and version you've used in a dedicated skills section, not buried in a job description.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by entity type served
Public accounting roles differ sharply by client mix. A firm serving pass-through entities requires different preparation than one focused on C-corps. Read job descriptions for clues about client types and frame your experience to match before you apply.
Prepare a technical scenario for your interview
Tax associate interviews often include a scenario question about how you'd handle a discrepancy in a client's prior-year return or a missed deduction. Walk through your research process, the authoritative source you'd consult, and how you'd document the correction.
Follow up after the offer with a start-date ask
Tax roles at firms often cluster hiring around busy-season timelines. If you receive an offer, asking directly whether the start date is flexible can reveal whether the firm needs you before January filing season or has room to negotiate.
Tax Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax associates?
The companies hiring the most tax associates right now include KPMG, Intuit, and Goldman Sachs, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring tends to spike in the fall as firms staff up ahead of the January-through-April filing season.
How many tax associate jobs are remote?
About 26% of tax associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote availability varying by employer size and role type. Corporate in-house tax roles at large companies tend to offer more remote flexibility than client-facing positions at public accounting firms, which more often require in-office presence during busy season.
How do you become a tax associate?
You become a tax associate by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, then gaining hands-on experience through an internship at a public accounting firm or a corporate tax department. Passing the CPA exam, or actively pursuing it, strengthens your candidacy. Familiarity with major tax preparation software and a solid grounding in federal and state compliance rules are expected before most firms will hire you at the associate level.
Can you get hired as a tax associate with little experience?
Yes, you can get hired as a tax associate with limited experience if you have the right academic background and can demonstrate technical readiness. Firms that hire new graduates typically expect you to have completed at least one tax-focused accounting course and a relevant internship. Passing parts of the CPA exam before applying signals commitment and can compensate for a thin work history.
What does the tax associate interview process look like?
The tax associate interview process typically involves a recruiter phone screen, followed by one or two rounds with members of the tax practice. Expect technical questions on return preparation, entity taxation, and how you research unfamiliar issues. Some firms include a brief written exercise or case scenario. Final rounds at larger firms may bring in a senior manager or partner who focuses on fit with the team's client base.
Where can I find and apply to tax associate jobs?
You can find and apply to tax associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits. No intermediary steps are required between finding a role and submitting your application.
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