Tax Associate (Entry-Level) - Public Accounting

Withum; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum invites accounting students to join the November 2027 Tax career class. This program launches your public accounting journey by working alongside experienced tax professionals in a collaborative environment.

You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preferred: 150 credit hours and internship experience at a public accounting firm. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Office location is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: 150 credit hours and internship with a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with tax software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals and entities.
• Assist with tax planning and research using authoritative sources and proprietary tools.
• Analyze financial data and apply tax regulations to client scenarios.
• Collaborate with audit and advisory teams for integrated client service.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to strategic discussions.
• Leverage tax technology platforms and data analytics to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay current on evolving tax laws and industry trends.
• Take increasing responsibility on engagements as proficiency grows.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Tax technology

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

Job description

Withum invites accounting students to join the November 2027 Tax career class. This program launches your public accounting journey by working alongside experienced tax professionals in a collaborative environment.

You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preferred: 150 credit hours and internship experience at a public accounting firm. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Office location is required.