Tax Associate - Summer / Fall 2026

PwC•Rosemont, IL

About The Position

At PwC, we focus on nurturing and developing individuals across our entry level careers programmes, providing them with opportunities to start their professional journey. We offer various entry-level positions and programmes for individuals to gain valuable experience and grow their skills. At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. The Opportunity As a Tax Associate, you will engage in a dynamic role that involves supporting client tax compliance and consulting projects, helping them navigate the complexities of tax regulations. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to learn how to build meaningful connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources. This opportunity allows you to work within the Tax Services group, where you will be part of a team that provides essential tax compliance and consulting services. You will develop your skills in areas such as accounting practices, project management, and financial statement analysis. You will have the chance to engage in research, participate in project tasks, and develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving. Embrace this opportunity to grow personally and professionally while contributing to impactful client solutions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
At least a 3.0 overall GPA
Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
Demonstrating skills in corporate tax planning
Engaging in drafting and preparing tax documents
Utilizing project management skills in tax compliance
Monitoring and analyzing financial trends effectively
Excelling in regulatory compliance consulting
Participating in financial statement analysis tasks

Responsibilities

Supporting client engagement and projects within the tax compliance domain
Participating in drafting and preparing tax documents for corporate tax planning
Engaging in tax research to provide accurate and up-to-date information and advice
Monitoring and analyzing financial trends to identify emerging patterns and opportunities
Assisting in regulatory compliance consulting to help organizations meet legal requirements
Conducting financial statement analysis to understand business health and performance
Collaborating with teams to manage project tasks and achieve goals within constraints
Utilizing accounting practices to maintain accurate financial records and reports
Preparing tax returns and submissions to ensure compliance with tax laws
Analyzing financial audits to express opinions on financial statements
Contributing to tax auditing processes to verify accurate tax reporting and payment
Developing skills in tax accounting for individuals and businesses
Reviewing financial documents to identify potential deductions or liabilities
Filing regulatory submissions to meet country-specific requirements for product evaluation
Building meaningful client connections and learning to manage and inspire others