Tax CPA Associate – Summer/Fall 2027

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Baltimore, MD • Full Time • $53,500–$142,000 / year

Posted on Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Industry Tax Practice

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity
As a Tax CPA Associate, you will engage in delivering tailored tax services to help clients navigate the complexities of the global tax landscape. Within our Tax practice, you will be part of a team that optimizes tax strategies, minimizes risks, and seizes opportunities, driving compliance while enhancing the bottom line. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements, 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.
In this role at PwC, you will participate in project tasks, engage in research, and develop basic skills and knowledge. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, embrace ambiguity, ask questions, and use these challenges as opportunities for growth. By understanding the broader objectives of your project or role, you will contribute to the overall strategy and develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns to meet compliance requirements
- Supporting the development of tax strategies to optimize tax positions and minimize risks
- Conducting tax research and analysis to provide insights on domestic and international tax matters
- Collaborating with teams to deliver tailored tax consulting services for diverse industries
- Engaging in multistate tax compliance and reporting to address jurisdictional tax obligations
- Participating in the preparation of tax provisions and modeling to support financial reporting
- Contributing to the preparation of partnership tax returns and related documentation
- Assisting in the development of tax structures and planning for international tax planning initiatives
- Utilizing data analytics to enhance tax compliance and reporting processes
- Supporting regulatory compliance consulting to navigate complex tax regulations
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the following field of study: 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 your intended state of employment
- Client service associate positions are entry-level roles and job seekers have completed or are in the process of completing their final academic year of educational requirements
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity in tax consulting and planning
- Utilizing data analytics to enhance tax strategy optimization
- Engaging in international tax planning and compliance
- Navigating complex tax regulations with innovative solutions
- Excelling in teamwork and client support within tax services

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

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