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Tax Associate - Winter 2026

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Pittsburgh

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Juris Doctorate, or Tax LLM
  • Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
  • Completion of necessary education hours to be eligible for CPA licensure or licensed attorney status
  • Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
  • Strong technical aptitude and skillset
  • Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
  • The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
  • Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary.
  • Skill Requirements:
  • Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
  • Strong technical aptitude and skillset
  • Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparation completed by our colleagues in Bangalore, India
  • Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities
  • Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
  • Providing on-the-job training to junior staff members
  • Identifying and carrying out other projects as assigned
  • Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships
  • Other duties as assigned

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Tax Associate at Grant Thornton?

The primary responsibilities of a Tax Associate at Grant Thornton include tax consulting, tax return preparation, tax research, tax planning, and the preparation of supporting digital work papers for various tax returns and tax related projects for a variety of entities and industries.

What types of entities will a Tax Associate work with at Grant Thornton?

A Tax Associate will work with a variety of entities such as corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and non-profits at Grant Thornton.

What industries will a Tax Associate be exposed to at Grant Thornton?

A Tax Associate at Grant Thornton will be exposed to a variety of industries including real estate, consumer industrial products, financial services, and healthcare.

What are the different solution families within Grant Thornton that a Tax Associate can work in?

There are opportunities for Tax Associates within Grant Thornton's Federal Corporate and Partnership solution families, State and Local Tax, International Tax, and Private Wealth Service lines.

Audit, tax and advisory are just the beginning.

Accounting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1924
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Grant Thornton LLP provides audit, tax, and advisory services to clients across various industries. Their ultimate aim is to deliver tailored, innovative solutions that help businesses navigate challenges, enhance performance, and achieve sustainable growth. Grant Thornton's purpose is to build lasting relationships by offering personalised expertise, fostering trust, and making a positive impact on clients' success.