Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct North America, a mid-sized CPA firm in New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to handle complex tax work with growing independence. The role offers hybrid or remote options and busy-season hours capped at 55 per week (February–April).

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in public accounting, with a focus on entity taxation or high-net-worth individuals, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality client service. You’ll work with Partners in an open, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Public Accounting experience.
• Experience with entity taxation or High-Net-Worth individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for entities and High-Net-Worth individuals.
• Collaborate with Partners and maintain client exposure in a CPA firm environment.

Skills

Public Accounting

Job description

$100,000–$110,000 | Hybrid or Remote | 55-Hour Max Busy Season

If you’re working in Public Accounting and wondering whether every tax season has to take over your life, this firm takes a different approach.

We’re working with a mid-sized CPA firm in New Jersey looking to hire their next Senior Tax Associate.

From February through April, busy season hours are capped at around 55 hours per week.

Outside of busy season, hours reduce considerably, and from May through September you’ll finish early every Friday.

Flexibility

If you’re based locally, you can work from the firm’s office.

If you prefer a hybrid setup, that’s available too.

There may also be remote flexibility depending on your location and experience.

The focus is on finding a setup that works for both you and the team.

What they’re looking for

They’re looking for Senior Tax Associates with 3+ years of Public Accounting experience.

Your background will ideally be focused on either:

• Entity taxation
• High-Net-Worth individuals
• Or a combination of both

You’ll already be comfortable working within a CPA firm environment and handling increasingly complex tax work with a good level of independence.

The environment

The firm has a genuinely accessible leadership team and an open-door culture with Partners.

That tends to appeal particularly to people coming from larger firms, where access to senior leadership can sometimes feel more limited.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners while continuing to develop technically and build stronger client exposure.