August 2026 Tax Staff - Atlanta

Cherry Bekaert • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, delivering innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance, and tax services to clients. The firm creates shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise, approaching business challenges with a client-first mindset to create exceptional value. Cherry Bekaert is committed to making a difference for its people, clients, community, and professions, providing space for growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. As a Tax Staff, you will work on a wide variety of tax engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals. Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. The firm provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States, as Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you, with growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and shared values, encouraging you to choose your path and join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel
• Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Engage and serve clients from various industries
• Communicate with project in-charges and clients
• Develop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returns
• Prepare federal and multi-state corporate tax returns and basic partnership returns
• Research fundamental tax issues using online tools
• Prepare and organize workpapers for client files
• Perform other essential duties as needed

Benefits

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
• Competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm
• Annual bonus
• Medical care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• Other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees