Tax Entry Level Accountant 2026

Withum is a place where talent thrives, offering opportunities for growth and teamwork. They are seeking accounting majors graduating in the upcoming academic year to join their Tax team, providing hands-on experience in tax preparation, compliance, and planning for diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits
• Assist with tax planning and research projects using authoritative sources and Withum’s proprietary tools
• Analyze financial data and apply tax regulations to client scenarios
• Collaborate with audit and advisory teams to ensure integrated client service
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to strategic discussions
• Leverage tax technology platforms and data analytics tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Stay current on evolving tax laws and industry trends
• Assume increasing responsibility on engagements as your proficiency grows
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned

Skills

• Graduated or graduating college student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn and grow
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with tax software is a plus
• Ability to work in one of our office locations
• 150 credit hours and prior internship experience with a public accounting firm

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Bonus program based on individual and firm performance

Company Overview

• Withum is a accounting and consulting firm focus on technology and media. It is a sub-organization of Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C.. It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.withum.com.