Senior Tax Advisor – Public Accounting (Multistate)

Current; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Professional growth via Becker and LIL

Becker and LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Current is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our team. You will prepare and review federal and state tax returns for businesses and high‑net‑worth individuals, including multi‑state entities, and perform research across federal, state, and local tax matters.

Join a collaborative firm with room to grow your technical skills while servicing a diverse client base from our East Coast team. Flexible schedule options are available with a focus on work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 2–5 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• Proficient in preparing and reviewing Forms 1065, 1120S, and 1040.
• Familiarity with multi‑state tax filings and composite returns.
• Strong working knowledge of tax software (CCH Axcess, ProSystem FX), Excel, and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Multi‑lingual a plus (Portuguese, Italian and/or Spanish preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review federal and state tax returns for small to medium‑sized businesses (Forms 1065 and 1120S), including multi‑state entities.
• Import and convert client trial balances into tax workpapers; analyze for timing differences and Schedule M adjustments.
• Prepare and/or review complex individual tax returns (Form 1040) for high‑net‑worth clients, including multiple K‑1 entries, composite returns, and multi‑state withholdings.
• Conduct tax research on federal, state, and local income and sales tax matters.
• Assist with FBAR filings and related financial disclosures.
• Collaborate with senior tax staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of filings.
• Communicate with clients to collect financial data, clarify issues, and provide updates.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of tax regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx

Excel

Job description

Current is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our team. You will prepare and review federal and state tax returns for businesses and high‑net‑worth individuals, including multi‑state entities, and perform research across federal, state, and local tax matters.

Join a collaborative firm with room to grow your technical skills while servicing a diverse client base from our East Coast team. Flexible schedule options are available with a focus on work‑life balance.