Senior Tax Accountant

Brewer Morris; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to lead income tax compliance, tax accounting, and planning efforts. The role requires sharp attention to detail and the ability to self-review work for accuracy. You may also prepare technical memoranda documenting tax issues and support auditors.

Ideal candidates bring strong experience in federal/state returns, ASC 740, and tax software, with the ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple filings with precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in tax, accounting, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in income tax compliance and tax provision accounting.
• Experience in public accounting firm or corporate tax department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns and related filings.
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions.
• Assist with ASC 740 tax provisions and audits.
• Reconcile tax balance sheets and prepare book entries.
• Research tax issues and monitor changes in tax law.
• Provide data to other departments and support process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Tax research

Public accounting experience

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tax software: Corptax/OneSource/Bloomb

Education

Bachelor’s degree in tax/accounting

Master’s degree in tax/accounting

Tools

Corptax

OneSource Provision

Bloomberg Tax Depreciation

Job description

Our client is an established organization in the energy sector with operations supporting customers, businesses, and communities in the region. The company is committed to delivering reliable service, supporting long-term operational excellence, and investing in solutions that strengthen the communities it serves.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Accountant will play a key role in income tax compliance, tax accounting, tax planning, tax research, and related tax matters. The successful candidate should bring strong tax knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to self-review work before submitting deliverables. This individual may also assist in preparing technical memorandums that document tax issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner, as well as support external and internal auditor requests.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of federal income tax returns, state income/franchise tax returns, and other related filings.
• Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments and annual extensions.
• Prepare provision to return adjustments.
• Assist with federal and state income tax audits.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Reconcile tax balance sheet accounts and prepare related book journal entries.
• Research and document tax issues, including federal, state, income, sales, and miscellaneous tax matters, and monitor relevant changes in tax law.
• Maintain tax workpapers, depreciation calculations, tax basis balance sheets, and uncertain tax position documentation.
• Provide tax related data to other departments where required.
• Tax planning, tax process improvements and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical, accounting and tax research skills.
• Strong experience working at a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department, primarily focused on income tax.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Tax Software experience: Corptax, OneSource Provision, Bloomberg Tax Depreciation, or similar software.

Preferred Skills:

• Tax Research experience: RIA Checkpoint or CCH
• Federal and State E-filing experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in tax, accounting, or a related field; or
• Master’s degree with relevant experience in tax, accounting, or a related field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.