Senior Associate – Tax

77 consultants; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey is hiring a Tax Senior Associate to deepen expertise in complex tax returns, tax planning strategies, and client advisory discussions. With an emphasis on optimization opportunities, the role offers substantial exposure to compliance and advisory services. Ideal candidates possess an active CPA with 3–5 years of relevant public accounting experience. Join us for a comprehensive career advancement pathway in tax advisory services.

Qualifications

• Active US CPA or Canadian CPA (or in pursuit).
• 3–5 years of tax experience in a public accounting environment.
• Proficient knowledge in corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of complex tax returns.
• Contributing to tax planning strategies.
• Identifying tax optimization opportunities.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax optimization

Client communication

Research and analytical skills

Education

Active US CPA or Canadian CPA

3–5 years of tax experience

Tools

CCH

ProSystem

Job description

This role targets tax professionals seeking to deepen their expertise while engaging with a varied client portfolio encompassing closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and not-for-profit entities.

As a Tax Senior Associate, your responsibilities will include the preparation and review of complex tax returns, contributing to tax planning strategies, and tackling intricate tax matters across various entities, including corporations, partnerships, and individual taxpayers.

You will play a key role in identifying tax optimization opportunities, facilitating advisory discussions with clients, and collaborating closely with managers and partners on sophisticated planning initiatives.

This position offers substantial exposure to both compliance and advisory facets, providing a comprehensive pathway for career advancement.

This opportunity is particularly suited for candidates aiming to transition from a purely compliance-focused role to one that emphasizes advisory services in tax.

Qualifications

• Active US CPA or Canadian CPA (or in pursuit)
• 3–5 years of tax experience in a public accounting environment
• Proficient knowledge in corporate, partnership, and individual taxation
• Expertise in tax return preparation and review
• Strong research and analytical capabilities
• Familiarity with tax software (CCH, ProSystem, or equivalent)
• Effective client communication skills