Senior Tax Accountant

Paro; Flemington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

CPA exam support

Mentorship program

Hybrid work after onboarding

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Paro, an award-winning CPA firm, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant in Flemington, NJ (preferred) with hybrid work after onboarding. You will prepare returns, provide tax planning, and support partner-level engagements while mentoring staff.

The role offers strong mentorship, CPA support, tuition reimbursement, and clear advancement paths in a collaborative public accounting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
• Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Identify tax planning opportunities to minimize current and future tax liabilities.
• Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums and client correspondence.
• Assist with ASC 740 (FAS 109/FIN 48) tax provisions and tax accrual engagements.
• Work closely with Tax Managers, Directors, and Partners on complex tax engagements.
• Develop strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Mentor and support junior staff while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Utilize tax preparation, research, and workflow software to maximize engagement efficiency.

Skills

Tax concepts

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

UltraTax

GoFileRoom

GoSystem RS

Job description

Location: Flemington, NJ (Preferred) | Woodstown, NJ Considered

Schedule: Hybrid (3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote After Onboarding)

Join a Growing, Award-Winning CPA Firm

Our client is a Top 400 CPA Firm and a four-time Best Places to Work in New Jersey recipient that is expanding its Tax Practice due to continued growth. They are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant who is passionate about delivering exceptional client service, developing technically, and building a long-term career within a collaborative public accounting firm.

This role offers a hybrid work environment after onboarding, strong mentorship, leadership development, CPA support, tuition reimbursement, summer hours, and clear opportunities for advancement.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Ensure client compliance while identifying tax planning opportunities to minimize current and future tax liabilities.
• Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums and client correspondence.
• Assist with ASC 740 (FAS 109/FIN 48) tax provisions and tax accrual engagements.
• Work closely with Tax Managers, Directors, and Partners on complex tax engagements.
• Develop strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Mentor and support junior staff while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Utilize tax preparation, research, and workflow software to maximize engagement efficiency.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
• Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred

• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation
• Experience with UltraTax, GoFileRoom, GoSystem RS, or similar tax software

Why Join?

• Top 400 CPA Firm
• Best Places to Work in New Jersey (4 consecutive years)
• Growth-focused tax practice with strong leadership
• CPA exam support, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education
• Mission to Manager leadership development program
• Summer hours and flexible scheduling outside of busy season
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a collaborative, employee-focused culture

Busy Season:

Approximately 52–56 hours per week during peak filing periods, with increased flexibility and hybrid scheduling outside of tax season.