Senior Tax & Client Advisory Accountant (Hybrid)

Hunter Recruitment Advisors; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling outside tax season

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative, forward-thinking

Exposure to diverse clients and tax

Hybrid option

Job summary

EvanButchenCPA, a boutique tax and accounting firm in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Senior Accountant specializing in Tax & Client Advisory to go beyond returns and help clients understand what their numbers mean. This in-office role offers a path to grow professionally within a collaborative boutique environment, with potential to transition to hybrid work as you establish in the role.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of tax and accounting experience, strong client communication, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in tax and accounting within a public accounting or small firm environment.
• Strong foundation in tax preparation with the ability to analyze and interpret financials.
• Comfort working from financials prepared by others and assessing their quality.
• Strong client communication skills, especially when explaining financial results.
• Proactive mindset with sound judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns with minimal supervision
• Review and evaluate financials prepared by bookkeepers and third parties
• Use financial statements to help clients understand performance, cash flow, and outcomes
• Proactively communicate with clients regarding financial results, tax implications, and planning considerations
• Identify issues, trends, and red flags and raise them with clients clearly and professionally
• Take ownership of client relationships in a small-firm environment
• Review and provide guidance on work completed by junior staff
• Assist with client onboarding and maintaining organized, accurate records
• Utilize Canopy, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Teams

Job description

EvanButchenCPA, a boutique tax and accounting firm in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Senior Accountant specializing in Tax & Client Advisory to go beyond returns and help clients understand what their numbers mean. This in-office role offers a path to grow professionally within a collaborative boutique environment, with potential to transition to hybrid work as you establish in the role.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of tax and accounting experience, strong client communication, and proficiency in