Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Family-Owned Office
• Major Holidays Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement

Role Overview: The Tax Accountant will work across multiple client engagements, including tax and accounting. This is an ideal role for an individual who thrives in a collaborative firm that values client relationships, technical excellence, and continuous learning. As part of S&S Tax and Financial, Inc., you will be on a team that strives to provide excellent client service, supports team members, and encourages you to keep growing. We have a commitment to a happy, healthy, inclusive, and productive workplace. Some of the ways we accomplish this include:

• Emphasizing our open-door policy. Whether someone is brand new or has been with the Firm from the beginning, we are all part of the same family and each person matters.
• Offering a competitive salary, 401k with a company match, and benefits package including healthcare, vision and dental. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in Taxation, a plus.
• Minimum two years in public accounting.
• Must be proficient in preparing individual 1040 tax returns.
• Must be proficient in preparing all business tax returns including 1065, 1120S, and 1120 tax returns.
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks desktop versions.
• Proficiency Accounting/Tax Software (Lacerte a plus), and MS Office products.
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks desktop versions.
• Excellent at time management and organization.
• Able to produce high quality work in a timely manner.
• Have the utmost attention to detail and client service.
• Professional, energetic, and flexible.
• Very strong communication skills and comfortable communicating with clients.

  Responsibilities:

• Prepare work papers, trial balances and depreciation schedules as well as account analysis and worksheets.
• Prepare business and individual tax returns.
• Conduct tax planning and research for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.
• Assist clients with business consulting matters including entity selection, succession planning.
• Stay updated on technical accounting standards and changes in tax regulations.

 
About Us: We are a small but growing accounting and tax preparation firm known for delivering thoughtful, personalized solutions to complex financial, tax, and business challenges. We blend the high-touch service of a local firm with the sophistication of a national practice. Located in Linden, NJ, we serve a diverse client base including closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and entrepreneurial clients. We are looking for a motivated individual to grow with our dynamic team. With our diverse clientele, the candidate will be exposed to a wide variety of tax and accounting projects.