Senior Tax Accountant

About the job Senior Tax Accountant


Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing and highly respected accounting and advisory team with strong momentum and long-term stability.
• Work with diverse clients including closely held businesses, real estate investors, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Enjoy meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to provide advisory value beyond tax compliance.
• Gain exposure to complex returns, tax planning projects, and leadership opportunities.
• Benefit from a collaborative culture, professional development support, and bonus potential.
• Build a long-term career with room for advancement and increasing responsibility.

Location: Midland Park, New Jersey. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that offers a balance of collaboration and work-life flexibility.

Note: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field and at least 3 years of public accounting tax experience preparing individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns.

About Us

We are a growing accounting and advisory organization focused on helping businesses and individuals navigate complex financial and tax matters. Our team values collaboration, responsiveness, and delivering practical solutions that make a difference for clients. We foster a supportive environment where professionals can continue to learn, contribute, and grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, corporations, trusts, and exempt organizations.
• Review bookkeeping records, financial statements, general ledgers, and trial balances to ensure tax readiness.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax returns, missing information, notices, and planning opportunities.
• Research tax issues and apply federal and state tax regulations to client situations.
• Assist with estimated tax payments, extensions, and compliance requirements.
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices and support examinations when needed.
• Collaborate with accounting and bookkeeping teams to ensure accurate reporting.
• Support tax planning projects and advisory engagements.
• Maintain organized workpapers and documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S, and 1120 returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax compliance.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and bookkeeping records.
• Strong organizational and client communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, QuickBooks, and tax software.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent license preferred.
• Spanish fluency preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team that values autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth. We provide exposure to interesting clients and complex tax work while offering flexibility, leadership opportunities, continuing development, comprehensive benefits, bonus potential, and a culture where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance