Licensed Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 Hoboken, NJ. You will use Intuit tools to prepare and file returns, maximize deductions, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

You will work face-to-face with clients, explain tax outcomes, and propose Intuit solutions that support financial goals. Training and growth opportunities are offered in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Expert in individual income tax returns (Form 1040 and schedules).
• Experience with small business tax preparation and self-employed clients.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with tax software such as TurboTax or Lacerte.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tax preparation and filing services for individuals and small businesses.
• Review documents, identify deductions, and ensure compliance with current tax laws.
• Advise clients on tax strategies and planning opportunities.
• Verify accuracy of returns and respond to basic IRS or state notices.
• Maintain secure client records and protect sensitive data.
• Collaborate with in-store and remote teams to improve client experiences.

Skills

1040 tax prep

Small business tax

Tax codes knowledge

TurboTax familiarity

Tax Pro

Lacerte

Data entry accuracy

Client interviewing

IRS/state notices

Tools

TurboTax

Tax Pro

Lacerte

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Licensed Tax Accountant

Employer Intuit Location Hoboken, New Jersey Salary Competitive Closing date Oct 2, 2026

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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

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

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