Staff Accountant

Job in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA

Listing for: Brilliant

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-07

Job specializations:

Accounting
Tax Accountant, Public Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Senior Accountant
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR

Stephen G. Brilliant MS, CPA, an established CPA firm in Hillsborough, NJ, is seeking a full-time staff accountant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a desire to work in a bustling tax office that provides the opportunity for professional growth and is committed to practicing work/life balance, which includes most Fridays off in the summer. Interest and proficiency in small business accounting and individual tax preparation will be the main focus.

This individual must be available to work in the Hillsborough, NJ office on weekdays, as well as weekends in February through April.

Reporting directly to the CPA/owner, the Staff Accountant will:

Assist and prepare simple to complex individual and business returns (1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S, 990)
Prepare sales tax, payroll tax, and other business tax filings
Support CPA in federal and state tax audits
Possess excellent communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and written, as well as proofread and edit documents for grammar and understanding
Become knowledgeable and proficient in current tax form instruction, tax tables, and research methods for atypical returns

BA degree in Accounting/Taxation from U.S. college or university

CPA candidates are welcome to apply
CPA licensure is encouraged but not required

Qualifications:

0-5 years of public accounting and/or taxation experience
Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel and Quick Books. Knowledge of Ultra Tax and/or Thomson Reuters software a plus
Be reliable and have outstanding organizational ability with focused attention to detail and follow through
Have a strong desire to learn and grow
Be self-motivated, flexible, and disciplined to regularly set and achieve work goals
Exercise the ability to use strong judgment in making independent decisions
Be cognizant of time and billing requirements for small businesses and individuals
Have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude under pressure and with a variety of people
A sense of humor is encouraged

Preferred Experience:

Data entry, bank reconciliations, and accounting analysis
Familiarity with preparation of business returns and projections
Personal, small business, and trust tax experience, including projections, planning, and analysis