Associate - Commercial Tax - 2026

Andersen • McLean, VA

11d • $77,500 - $84,000

About The Position

Commercial Associates serve on various engagement teams that work with a diverse client base, ranging from multi-national corporations to early stage startups. Associates receive both formal corporate tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources. In addition to the preparation of tax returns, associates also engage in the tax planning and consultation process for clients. Associates will work as part of a team of problem solvers with vast consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve complex business issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related degree and/or an advanced degree in Accounting, Taxation, JD or LLM
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong leadership, multitasking and organizational skills
• Self-starter with initiative to seek out opportunities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management through both written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Researching tax laws, rules, and regulations and analyzing their application to specific situations resulting in drafting memorandums to defend decisions and/or outlining solutions to those issues
• Participating in select phases of tax compliance engagements
• Proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback
• Supporting select projects demonstrating creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member
• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• Employees may enroll in the firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire.
• We offer 160 hours of paid time off annually, along with twelve paid holidays each calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level