Senior Tax Preparer & Review Lead (Multi-State)

Dower & Associates; Boonton (NJ); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

CPE support

Resumo da vaga

Dower & Associates in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Senior Tax Preparer to prepare and review federal, state, and local returns for individuals and small businesses. The role also involves mentoring junior staff and staying current on tax laws.

You will manage busy season workloads, ensure accuracy, communicate with clients, and collaborate with bookkeeping and payroll teams to ensure clean year-end records. A strong background in tax software and CPA-ready credentials is preferred.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on tax preparation experience in public accounting or CPA firms.
• Active IRS PTIN required.
• Strong knowledge of individual and business tax returns, including pass-through entities.
• Proficiency with tax software such as UltraTax, Lacerte, Drake, ProConnect, or CCH Axcess.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Xero or similar platforms.
• Excellent Excel and Office skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare federal and multi-state tax returns for individuals and various entities.
• Review returns prepared by junior staff for accuracy and compliance.
• Handle state nexus, apportionment, and residency issues for NJ and beyond.
• Prepare state returns (Washington mention in source is irrelevant; focus on NJ/NY guidance as needed).
• Compute quarterly estimated taxes and year-end projections.
• Research tax issues and stay current on federal and state laws.
• Respond to IRS/state notices and assist with audits.
• Communicate with clients to gather documents and explain filings.
• Mentor junior staff and seasonal preparers.

Conhecimentos

Tax preparation

Client communication

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Research tax issues

Time management

Experience with audits

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Active IRS PTIN

Ferramentas

UltraTax

Lacerte

Drake

ProConnect

CCH Axcess

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Descrição da vaga

Dower & Associates in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Senior Tax Preparer to prepare and review federal, state, and local returns for individuals and small businesses. The role also involves mentoring junior staff and staying current on tax laws.

You will manage busy season workloads, ensure accuracy, communicate with clients, and collaborate with bookkeeping and payroll teams to ensure clean year-end records. A strong background in tax software and CPA-ready credentials is preferred.