Tax JD Associate - Summer / Fall 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Industry Tax Practice

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Tax JD Associate, you will engage in tax compliance and client support, contributing to the delivery of exceptional tax services. You will be part of a dynamic team that assists clients in navigating complex tax laws and optimizing their tax positions. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements, developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources.This role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of tax services, where you will conduct tax research, prepare tax documents, and analyze financial trends. You will be exposed to a fast-paced environment that encourages curiosity and adaptability, allowing you to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of your team and clients, embracing ambiguity and using challenges as opportunities for growth. Join us in shaping the future of tax services and make a significant impact on our clients' success.

Responsibilities

- Supporting client engagement by contributing to tax compliance projects - Preparing and drafting tax documents, including tax returns and regulatory submissions - Analyzing financial statements to provide insights for corporate tax planning - Monitoring and analyzing financial trends to identify opportunities for tax optimization - Conducting tax research to stay updated on tax laws and regulations - Assisting in the preparation of tax audits and financial reviews - Collaborating with team members to deliver quality tax services - Utilizing accounting practices to maintain accurate financial records - Engaging in project management tasks to meet deadlines and project goals - Providing regulatory compliance consulting to ensure adherence to tax laws - Developing skills in tax accounting and tax preparation - Participating in the analysis of financial data to support tax credit applications - Building relationships with clients to understand their tax needs and provide tailored solutions - Applying intellectual curiosity to explore innovative tax strategies - Contributing to the Industry Tax Practice by sharing knowledge and insights

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Juris Doctorate - Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements and demonstrate a commitment to undertaking and passing Bar exam. - At least a 3.0 overall GPA - Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements.

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA - Demonstrating skills in corporate tax planning - Engaging in drafting and preparing tax documents - Utilizing project management skills in tax compliance - Analyzing financial statements for tax purposes - Monitoring and analyzing financial trends - Conducting tax research and regulatory compliance consulting

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $53,500 - $142,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.

At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.