Licensed Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit seeks a Licensed Tax Accountant to provide expert, in-store tax preparation and advisory services to individuals and small businesses in Edison, New Jersey. You will prepare and file accurate returns, maximize deductions, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

You will train with teammates, grow tax expertise, and work in a purpose-driven, collaborative environment using Intuit software such as TurboTax and Lacerte.

Qualifications

• Individual income tax preparation for 1040s and schedules.
• Small business and self-employed tax preparation.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (Intuit/TurboTax, Lacerte).
• Tax research using IRS publications and authoritative sources.
• Data entry accuracy and electronic filing processes.
• Client interviewing and needs assessment.
• Documentation and record-keeping in secure systems.
• Basic advisory skills in tax planning and deductions.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tax preparation and filing services for individuals and small businesses using Intuit tools.
• Review financial documents, identify deductions and credits, and ensure compliance with current tax laws.
• Advise clients on tax strategies, planning opportunities, and potential impacts of life events.
• Verify accuracy of returns, resolve discrepancies, and respond to basic IRS or state tax notices.
• Maintain detailed, secure client records in Intuit systems while protecting sensitive data.
• Collaborate with in-store and remote Intuit teams to improve client experiences and share best practices.
• Educate clients on Intuit products such as TurboTax and related services.
• Stay current on federal and state tax regulations through ongoing training and certification renewals.

Skills

Individual income tax prep

Small business tax prep

Federal/state tax codes

Tax software proficiency

IRS publications research

Data entry accuracy

Client interviewing

Record-keeping

Tax planning advisory

Tools

TurboTax

Tax Pro

Lacerte

Job description

Employer Intuit Location Edison, New Jersey Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 28, 2026

Focus Area Taxation Role Type Accountant Role Level Staff Certifications CISA - Certified Information System Auditor Work Mode On Site Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Other

Job Details

Intuit seeks a Licensed Tax Accountant to provide expert, in-store tax preparation and advisory services to individuals and small businesses. In this role, you'll use Intuit's leading financial and tax platforms to prepare and file accurate returns, maximize deductions and credits, and ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations. You'll work face-to-face with clients, reviewing financial documents, explaining tax outcomes, and recommending Intuit solutions that support their financial goals. You'll benefit from robust training, collaboration with knowledgeable teammates, and opportunities to grow your tax expertise and career in a purpose-driven, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tax preparation and filing services for individuals and small businesses using Intuit tools
• Review financial documents, identify deductions and credits, and ensure compliance with current tax laws
• Advise clients on tax strategies, planning opportunities, and potential impacts of life events
• Verify accuracy of returns, resolve discrepancies, and respond to basic IRS or state tax notices
• Maintain detailed, secure client records in Intuit systems while protecting sensitive data
• Collaborate with in-store and remote Intuit teams to improve client experiences and share best practices
• Educate clients on Intuit products such as Turbo
• Tax and related financial solutions
• Stay current on federal and state tax regulations through ongoing training and certification renewals

Required Skills

• Individual income tax preparation (Form 1040 and schedules)
• Small business and self-employed tax preparation
• Knowledge of federal and state tax codes and regulations
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (preferably Intuit/Turbo
• Tax Pro
• Series/Lacerte)
• Financial document analysis (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, receipts)
• Data entry accuracy and electronic filing (e-file) processes
• Client interviewing and needs assessment
• Tax research using IRS publications and authoritative sources
• Documentation and record-keeping in secure systems
• Basic advisory skills in tax planning and deductions