Senior Tax Accountant

Insite US; Clifton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid working environment

Career progression

Job summary

Insite US in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join a fast-growing CPA firm. This role offers a hybrid work model, collaboration with Partners, and exposure to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.

You’ll lead complex tax returns, advise clients, coach junior staff, and contribute to tax planning while staying current with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Experience with federal and multi-state tax returns.
• CPA license or CPA track preferred.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and multi-state tax returns.
• Manage a portfolio of closely held businesses and high-net-worth clients.
• Perform tax planning, projections, and estimated tax calculations.
• Research tax issues and provide practical client solutions.
• Coach junior staff and collaborate with Partners on consulting.
• Stay current with tax legislation and ensure compliance.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Communication skills

Client relationship management

CPA licensure

Education

CPA licensure preferred

Job description

Northern New Jersey | Hybrid | Fast-Growing CPA Firm

Are you looking for more than just another busy season?

We're partnering with a rapidly growing CPA firm in Northern New Jersey that is investing heavily in its tax practice and looking to add a Senior Tax Accountant to its team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative firm where you'll work directly with Partners, gain exposure to a diverse client base, and have a clear path for career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and multi-state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S Corporations, and C Corporations.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of closely held businesses and high-net-worth individual clients.
• Perform tax planning, projections, estimated tax calculations, and extension filings.
• Research complex federal and state tax issues and provide practical solutions to clients.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the year.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Work closely with Partners on consulting projects, entity structuring, and tax-saving strategies.
• Stay current on changing tax legislation and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing:
• Individual (1040)
• Partnership (1065)
• S Corporation (1120S)
• C Corporation (1120)
• Multi-state tax returns
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax compliance.
• Experience with tax planning and client advisory work is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• CPA licence or CPA track preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance bonus.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility.
• Clear progression to Manager and beyond.
• Exposure to a broad client base across multiple industries.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Collaborative leadership team with an open-door culture.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a fast-growing and ambitious firm.