GoKawiilSeasonal tax jobs emerge as entry point amid accounting talent shortage
Monster's 2026 Seasonal Hiring Index lists tax associates and tax experts among its most active seasonal job titles, tied to the tax season running from late January through April 15. ZipRecruiter data cited in the report puts average pay at $33.40 an hour for tax associates and $45.67 an hour for tax experts, while the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated a shortage of 340,000 tax accountants in 2024.