Senior Associate Accountant - Tax

Senior Associate Accountant - Tax

Client: Prager Metis

Location: Hackensack, New Jersey 7601 United States

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

About Us:

We commit to the highest standards of excellence: in our competence, professionalism, and our client service. We believe this leads to the achievement of personal, team, and organizational goals.

We leverage our unique talents and work in partnership with a team of accomplished professionals.

Our environment is flexible, transparent, and diverse.

Partners & Managers are engaged in mentoring, leading by example, and collaboration to support our career path choices.

At Prager Metis, we are part of something bigger.

In January of 2022, Prager Metis became the first CPA firm to set up shop in the Metaverse. Qualified individuals will have the opportunity to join our employee friendly corporate culture, which offers excellent career growth opportunities and mobility.

Prager Metis offers:

• Flexible work arrangements (Remote/WFH/Hybrid on select roles)
• Competitive base salaries
• Paid time off, Sick Time, & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Options: HRA, FSA, and/or HSA
• Access to Employee Wellness Programs
• Summer Flexible Schedule
• Employer contribution to 401(k) plan
• CPA licensure support & Incentives as well as other applicable certifications and licenses
• Make a Difference: Volunteer opportunities with charity partner organizations

Responsibilities:

• Tax compliance preparation
• Tax compliance review
• Tax technical research
• Direct interaction with partners
• Supervision of Associate Accountants and Seasonal Interns
• Management of client accounts
• Direct client contact
• Review/Prep payroll & sales tax
• Preparation/Review of monthly/quarterly/annual closings
• Includes adjusting entries, bank reconciliations, etc.

Qualification:

• Minimum Education Requirement- Bachelor's Degree with major in Accounting
• Master's Degree highly preferred
• Must be able to meet 150 credit requirements for CPA eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of experience in public accounting
• Knowledge of or previous experience working with ProSystem Tax or OneSource Trust Tax is a plus
• U.S. GAAP/GAAS knowledge
• U.S. Tax expertise

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Prager Metis CPAs is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard age, race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, employment status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, domestic victim status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by law. Prager Metis also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.