Los Angeles - Tax - Associate - Winter 2027

PwC•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$53,500 - $142,000

About The Position

As a Tax Associate, you will deliver tailored tax services that help clients navigate the global tax landscape. You will work with the Tax practice to optimize tax strategies, minimize risks, support compliance, and enhance clients’ bottom lines. In this entry-level Associate role, you will learn and contribute to client engagements while developing the skills and technical knowledge needed to deliver quality work. You will have exposure to clients and opportunities to build connections, deepen your knowledge of firm services and technology resources, and develop your professional brand. You will participate in project tasks and research, develop basic skills and knowledge, anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and use ambiguity and questions as opportunities for growth. By understanding broader project objectives and business context, you will contribute to the overall strategy and learn how the business is changing.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA.
Leverage AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working, and deliver distinctive outcomes.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity in tax consulting and planning.
Use data analytics to enhance tax strategy optimization.
Engage in international tax planning and compliance.
Navigate complex tax regulations with innovative solutions.
Excel in teamwork and client support within tax services.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and filing corporate tax returns to meet compliance requirements.
Support the development of tax strategies to optimize tax positions and minimize risks.
Conduct tax research and analysis on domestic and international tax matters.
Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored tax consulting services for diverse industries.
Engage in multistate tax compliance and reporting to address jurisdictional tax obligations.
Participate in preparing tax provisions and modeling to support financial reporting.
Contribute to preparing partnership tax returns and related documentation.
Assist in developing tax structures and planning for international tax initiatives.
Use data analytics to enhance tax compliance and reporting processes.
Support regulatory compliance consulting to navigate complex tax regulations.