Sr. Tax Accountant, Public Accounting--(NJ

Sr. Tax Accountant, Public Accounting

We are a rapidly growing organization in the Fairfield, NJ area. We are seeking to hire a Senior Tax Accountant to join our team of professionals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following responsibilities:

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

• Primary responsibilities will be to prepare, review, and analyze individual, trust, gift, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax returns and other tax related issues.
• Research and advise clients on complex tax questions.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities for business clients and owners.
• Review and adjust client accounting records to reconcile with tax returns, including cash and accrual basis differences
• Demonstrate skill, judgment, and initiative to independently manage multiple assignments
• Supervise and train entry-level accounting staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by your manager

Job Requirements:

• BS or BA in Accounting required
• CPA or active pursuit of license desired
• 5+ years of experience preparing business and individual tax returns
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel
• Quick Books experience (desktop and online) preferred
• Proficiency in tax preparation software;
  Pro System FX Tax experience preferred
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Effective communicator with the ability to ask questions in a professional, clear and concise manner and demonstrate patience in client interactions
• Strong work ethic, integrity and reliability
• Strong sense of professionalism
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

Accounting

Notes:
This description reflects the information provided for the Senior Tax Accountant role in Public Accounting with a salary range of $140,000 - $150,000, located in Fairfield, NJ. Please verify location, eligibility (NJ candidates), and current status with the recruiter.