Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accounting firm in New Jersey seeks a CPA with tax experience for an office-based role. You will prepare 1065, 1120s, 1040 and 1041, and handle year-end work papers and tax-basis financials for private companies and non-profits. CCH software familiarity is a plus.

You will work closely with clients and colleagues, gaining visibility across engagements and a pathway toward partnership in a collaborative culture that values balance and trusted advice.

Qualifications

• CPA license required with tax experience in a CPA firm setting.
• Experience preparing 1065, 1120s, 1040 and 1041.
• Ability to work closely with clients and colleagues.
• Familiarity with real estate, wholesale or distribution industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for various clients (1065, 1120s, 1040, 1041).
• Manage year-end work papers and tax basis financials.
• Engage directly with clients to understand needs and provide guidance.
• Support a collaborative culture and contribute to firm growth.

Skills

Tax preparation

Client communication

Year-end work papers

Tax basis financials

Education

CPA license

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

CCH Software

Job description

Not every CPA wants to be another number in a large firm.

If you're looking for a place where your work is visible, your voice is heard, and your career progression doesn't depend on waiting for someone else to retire, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're partnering with a well-established boutique accounting firm that has built its reputation on long-term client relationships, quality service, and a genuinely supportive culture. Their client base consists primarily of private companies and non-profit organizations, providing meaningful work without the complexity and pressures that often come with public company audits.

This is an office-based opportunity for a CPA with tax experience who enjoys working closely with clients and colleagues alike. You'll be experienced in preparing 1065, 1120s, 1040, 1041 in a CPA firm setting. You will also have accounting experience to handle year end work papers and tax basis financials. Industries will include real estate, wholesale, distrubution, construction too. CCH software is a plus but non essential.

The firm offers something that can be difficult to find in today's market: approachable leadership, broad exposure across engagements, and a realistic pathway toward partnership. You'll work directly with decision-makers, gain visibility across the practice, and build lasting relationships with clients who value continuity and trusted advice.

The culture is collaborative, professional, and refreshingly free from internal politics. People stay because they enjoy the environment, the quality of the work, and the balance the firm has worked hard to maintain.

If you're looking for a long-term home where you can grow your career without sacrificing every busy season to endless hours and bureaucracy, we'd welcome a conversation.

Don't overthink it. Worst case? You'll have a good chat about your career. Best case? Things could get very exciting.