Entry Level Tax Consultant Jobs
New grad tax consultant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in taxation can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Accounting & Auditing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with employers like Deloitte, McGuire Sponsel, and Leyton hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you a strategic and creative Indirect Tax professional who likes solving complex state and local indirect tax issues within sales & use and excise tax? Are you ready to make a greater impact on organizations by combining tax consulting solutions and innovative technology that align the tax function with business objectives? If so, join our team!
Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Transaction Tax Consultant within the Indirect Tax group, you will be a valuable member on tax engagements and provide state and local indirect tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to a diverse client base in various industry sectors. You will continue to grow your technical knowledge in state and local indirect taxation by working on large complex tax projects, have access to exceptional resources, and continue to develop your supervisory/leadership skills. Responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities include
- Researching state and local indirect tax legislation and assisting with drafting client responses and memos.
- Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and streamline work flow.
- Assisting with various state and local indirect tax consulting projects including sales & use and excise tax overpayment reviews, tax implications of sales and purchase transactions, audit defense services, nexus planning, and voluntary disclosures.
- Assisting with engagement workflow management and supervising tax consultants and interns on assigned engagements.
- Assisting with preparation of client billings and account reconciliations.
- Assisting with drafting new proposals for new and existing clients.
- Coordinating with in-house tax preparation team within Deloitte and with the clients' tax department.
- Performing a detailed technical review of state and local indirect tax returns on select engagements.
THE TEAM
Deloitte's Indirect Tax group is the largest practice in the United States with more than 1,000 professionals nationwide. Our Transaction Tax professionals include former state tax auditors and administrators, industry personnel, tax practitioners, accounting specialists, and technology personnel with numerous years of multistate tax experience. Collectively, our team has significant experience with the requirements and nuances of jurisdictions in all 50 states. Our specific services include state income and franchise tax, indirect tax, business restructuring, credits and incentives, sales and use tax outsourcing, excise tax, property tax, state strategic tax review, and state tax controversy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field
- 1+ years' experience in state and local indirect tax (sales & use and excise tax)
- Preparation and review experience of state and local indirect tax returns
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
- If not CPA eligible:
- Licensed attorney
- Enrolled Agent
- CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation Vertex)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax or JD and/or LLM
- Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience
- Demonstrated experience with state and local indirect tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Supervisory experience
COMPENSATION
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $58,725 to $120,000.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
INTRODUCTION
Are you a strategic and creative Indirect Tax professional who likes solving complex state and local indirect tax issues within sales & use and excise tax? Are you ready to make a greater impact on organizations by combining tax consulting solutions and innovative technology that align the tax function with business objectives? If so, join our team!
Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Transaction Tax Consultant within the Indirect Tax group, you will be a valuable member on tax engagements and provide state and local indirect tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to a diverse client base in various industry sectors. You will continue to grow your technical knowledge in state and local indirect taxation by working on large complex tax projects, have access to exceptional resources, and continue to develop your supervisory/leadership skills. Responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities include
- Researching state and local indirect tax legislation and assisting with drafting client responses and memos.
- Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and streamline work flow.
- Assisting with various state and local indirect tax consulting projects including sales & use and excise tax overpayment reviews, tax implications of sales and purchase transactions, audit defense services, nexus planning, and voluntary disclosures.
- Assisting with engagement workflow management and supervising tax consultants and interns on assigned engagements.
- Assisting with preparation of client billings and account reconciliations.
- Assisting with drafting new proposals for new and existing clients.
- Coordinating with in-house tax preparation team within Deloitte and with the clients' tax department.
- Performing a detailed technical review of state and local indirect tax returns on select engagements.
THE TEAM
Deloitte's Indirect Tax group is the largest practice in the United States with more than 1,000 professionals nationwide. Our Transaction Tax professionals include former state tax auditors and administrators, industry personnel, tax practitioners, accounting specialists, and technology personnel with numerous years of multistate tax experience. Collectively, our team has significant experience with the requirements and nuances of jurisdictions in all 50 states. Our specific services include state income and franchise tax, indirect tax, business restructuring, credits and incentives, sales and use tax outsourcing, excise tax, property tax, state strategic tax review, and state tax controversy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field
- 1+ years' experience in state and local indirect tax (sales & use and excise tax)
- Preparation and review experience of state and local indirect tax returns
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
- If not CPA eligible:
- Licensed attorney
- Enrolled Agent
- CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation Vertex)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax or JD and/or LLM
- Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience
- Demonstrated experience with state and local indirect tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Supervisory experience
COMPENSATION
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $58,725 to $120,000.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Entry Level Tax Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level tax consultant job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for foundational knowledge in tax law, accounting principles, and software like QuickBooks or tax preparation platforms. A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field helps, but internship experience or coursework in federal and state taxation can give you a real edge. Certifications like the Enrolled Agent credential or progress toward a CPA demonstrate commitment that stands out early in your career.
Which companies hire entry level tax consultants?
Companies hiring entry level tax consultants right now include Deloitte, McGuire Sponsel, and Leyton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including regional accounting firms, national professional services companies, and corporate tax departments that actively recruit new graduates and junior candidates each year.
Are there remote entry level tax consultant jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this stage. About 50% of entry level tax consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many firms have built flexible arrangements into their early-career hiring. Hybrid schedules are especially common at larger firms that want new consultants in the office part of the week for training and mentorship.
Are these new grad tax consultant jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior tax consultant roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic projects toward eligibility, or explicitly invites candidates who are just starting out. Searching for roles that list a degree as the primary requirement is a reliable way to find new grad openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level tax consultants?
Entry Level tax consultant roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they handle high volumes of tax compliance work year-round and rely on junior consultants to support senior staff during peak filing seasons and ongoing client engagements.