On-Site Retail Tax Accountant - In-Person Advisor

American Accounting Association; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit in Paramus, New Jersey is seeking a Tax Accountant to deliver accurate tax preparation and client service in a retail setting. You will prepare and review individual and small business returns, analyze records, and apply federal and state tax laws using Intuit's cloud-based tools.

On-site role with extended hours during peak season; you will educate clients on TurboTax and QuickBooks, identify credits and deductions, research tax issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing individual and small business tax returns.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax laws.
• Ability to perform tax research and resolve tax issues.
• Ability to review financial statements and general ledgers.
• Proficiency with Excel and Intuit tax software.
• Commitment to data security and client confidentiality.
• Strong client consultation and communication skills.
• Experience in retail or face‑to‑face customer service.
• Capacity to manage peak tax season workloads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small business tax returns for retail clients using Intuit platforms.
• Analyze financial records to ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
• Provide in-person tax advice, explain filing options, and identify credits and deductions.
• Research complex tax issues and stay current on changing tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Intuit teams to improve tax workflows and customer experience.
• Maintain accurate client documentation and safeguard sensitive financial data.
• Support peak tax season operations in a retail environment, including extended and weekend hours.
• Educate customers on Intuit products like TurboTax and QuickBooks to support ongoing financial health.

Skills

Individual tax preparation

Small business tax

U.S. federal/state tax law

Tax research

Financial statements/GL review

Excel

Intuit tax software

Data security/confidentiality

Client consultation

Retail/customer service

Tools

Intuit tax software

Excel

TurboTax

QuickBooks

Job description

Intuit in Paramus, New Jersey is seeking a Tax Accountant to deliver accurate tax preparation and client service in a retail setting. You will prepare and review individual and small business returns, analyze records, and apply federal and state tax laws using Intuit's cloud-based tools.

On-site role with extended hours during peak season; you will educate clients on TurboTax and QuickBooks, identify credits and deductions, research tax issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to