Employers
Tax accountants work at accounting firms that offer tax accounting services. The major accounting firms, known as the Big Four, that employ tax accountants are Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PwC, and KPMG. Tax accountants also work for large and medium public and private companies. They may also work as independent contractors, running their own businesses. There are more than 1.4 million accountants and auditors (including tax accountants) employed in the United States.
Starting Out
Entry-level tax accountant jobs focus on helping clients prepare their tax returns. Recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting or related major often get started in their career through an internship or part-time job in an accounting firm. You can find opportunities through your school's career services office and also by contacting accounting firms directly. Professional associations offer career development support and job referrals for tax accountants. For example, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants offers numerous career-search tools for accounting students and professionals on its Web site, https://www.aicpa-cima.com. Tax accountants also find job listings through online employment Web sites like CareerBuilder, Indeed, Monster, Glassdoor, among many others, and through LinkedIn.
- Accountants
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- Accounts Receivable Specialists
- Audit and Assurance Accountants
- Auditors
- Bank Examiners
- Billing Clerks
- Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks
- Budget Analysts
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Restructuring Officers
- Credit Analysts
- Economists
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- Financial Institution Tellers, Clerks, and Related Workers
- Financial Planners
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- Forensic Accountants and Auditors
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
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- Statisticians
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