Senior Tax Accountant

Sterling Freeman; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique CPA firm in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant. The ideal candidate will prepare and review tax returns, assist with tax planning, and support junior accountants. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience at a CPA firm and an active or in-progress CPA designation. A Bachelor's degree is mandatory, with a Master's preferred. The firm offers a high-energy environment focused on work-life balance and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 2+ years current CPA firm experience required.
• CPA designation earned or in-progress.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for clients.
• Assist with tax planning and projections.
• Conduct tax research and prepare accurate work papers.
• Respond to tax authority notices independently.
• Assist with training & support of junior tax accountants.

Skills

Tax preparation

Tax planning

Client communication

Financial analysis

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Tax or Accounting

Job description

Overview

Senior Tax Accountant – Morristown, NJ CPA Firm

Do all the sophisticated, fun, challenging work of a large firm in a more personalized, high-energy, positive environment. Working directly with our Partners, you'll join us in delivering superior service to our clients face-to-face. Our clients are dynamic and ensure you a continuously satisfying variety of engagements including International. Our leaders are passionate about supporting and mentoring each team member. If becoming a Partner is important to you, you won't need to sacrifice family to reach that here.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and begin reviewing tax returns for Mid-Sized Private Companies in multiple industries, Investment Entities, High Net-Worth Individuals, Fiduciary Entities, and Non-Profits.
• Assist with Tax Planning and Projections.
• Conduct tax research & prepare accurate work papers
• Respond to tax authority notices independently.
• Make journal entries for year-end close including bank reconciliations.
• Generating trial balance & financial statements.
• Analyze current and prior year General Ledger, Cash book, Journal.
• Discuss with client year-end adjustments to be included.
• Handle routine client questions, and work with clients to obtain necessary information for financials and tax return completion.
• Communicate client service improvement and business growth opportunity ideas to management.
• Assist with training & support of junior tax accountants.
• MUST HAVE 2+ years Current CPA Firm experience
• CPA earned or in-progress
• Bachelor’s required, Master’s in Tax or Accounting preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and budgets
• Perform complex financial analysis

Desired Qualifications

• Integrity, Intellectual Strength & Agility
• History of being a passionate learner who welcomes skill-stretching opportunities.
• Bring an Entrepreneurial point of view to the Tax Accountant role.
• Are an energized professional - seeking greater responsibilities and more autonomy with clients.
• Have the passion & curiosity to look through the financials into the business, to identify potential opportunities for client gain.
• Are engaging & thrive building relationships internally and externally.

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