Tax Associate - Fall 2026

Full-time

No

Salary Range $65,000 - $85,000


# Tax Associate - Fall 2026

## Job Description

Grant Thornton is looking for a Tax Associate to join its team in Cleveland, OH. This position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of entities such as corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and non-profits. In addition, this role will be exposed to a variety of industries such as real estate, consumer industrial products, not-for-profits, and healthcare.

As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for tax consulting and tax return preparation duties, including tax research, tax planning, and the preparation of supporting work papers for various tax returns and tax related projects. Your primary duties will involve reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparation completed by our firm in India. You will also be expected to respond to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities, provide on-the-job training to junior staff members, and identify and carry out other projects as assigned.

## Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must possess excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. You must also have a strong technical aptitude and skillset, demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment.

The minimum qualifications for this role are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Juris Doctorate, or Tax LLM, a minimum major and overall GPA of , and completion of the necessary education hours to be eligible for CPA licensure or licensed attorney status.

The ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary is also required.

## About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

## About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for your and those in your household.

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.

When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at .

## Salary and Benefits

This position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 depending on experience.

Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

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## Application Process

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at .

## Additional Details

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or

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