Senior Tax Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Public Accounting firm in Rutherford, NJ is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant. This full-time role requires public accounting experience. Responsibilities include processing multi-state tax preparations, preparing complex returns, assisting with audits, and maintaining financial statements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred, and tax software experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Public Accounting or public/private mixed background.
• CPA ideal.

Responsibilities

• Processing federal and multi-state tax preparations.
• Preparing complex tax returns.
• Performing tax research.
• Assisting with federal and state audits.
• Maintaining general ledger accounts.
• Organizing financial statements.

Skills

Federal and multi-state tax preparations

Preparing complex tax returns

Tax research

Assisting with audits

Maintaining general ledger accounts

Organizing financial statements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Location: Rutherford, NJ

Vaco is currently in need of a Senior Tax Accountant for a reputable and growing Public Accounting firm. Must have public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Processing federal and multi‑state tax preparations
• Preparing complex tax returns
• Performing tax research
• Assisting with federal and state audits
• Maintaining general ledger accounts
• Organizing financial statements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)
• Public Accounting or public/private mixed background
• CPA ideal
• Tax software experience

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Accounting

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