Staff Accountant, Tax

Adelphi Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Corporate in New York City or Jersey City seeks a Staff Accountant, Domestic Tax to support federal and state income tax compliance, audits, and select planning initiatives within a multinational organization.

This in-house role requires regular in-office presence five days per week to engage with the tax team and for meetings. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required; CPA or Masters in Taxation is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of tax accounting experience in a multinational company or public accounting firm
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or Masters in Taxation desired
• Strong Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, If formulas) and MS Office skills
• Experience with data or automation tools (e.g., Alteryx) is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze federal, state, and local taxable income calculations
• Coordinate with external tax service providers for timely return filings
• Review state and local income tax returns for accuracy
• Assist with R&D credit studies and documentation
• Research tax issues and summarize conclusions for internal stakeholders
• Assist with estimated and extension tax payments and audits

Skills

Tax accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or Masters in Taxation desired

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

MS Office

Job description

Agency

Omnicom Corporate

Job Function

Finance

Job Subfunction

Tax

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Accountant, Domestic Tax, to join our Tax Team. Reporting to the Director, Income Tax to support ongoing Federal and State income tax compliance, audits and select tax planning initiatives in a multinational organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career tax professional to gain broad exposure to corporate taxation, develop technical expertise, and work closely with experienced tax professionals in a collaborative environment.

This corporate role will be based in our NYC or Jersey City office and requires regular in-office presence five days per week, to engage and collaborate in-person with the team and for meetings as required.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and analyze components of federal, state, and local taxable income calculations
• Coordinate with external tax service providers to support timely and accurate return filings
• Review state and local income tax returns for accuracy and reasonableness
• Assist with Research & Development (R&D) credit studies and supporting documentation
• Research tax issues and summarize conclusions for internal stakeholders
• Support the preparation and tracking of estimated and extension tax payments
• Assist with income tax audits, including responding to IRS and state notices
• Track, organize, and manage correspondence from taxing authorities
• Maintain knowledge of legal entities included in income tax filings
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting and finance teams to gather required data

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of tax accounting experience in a tax department within a multinational company and/or public accounting firm
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or Masters in Taxation desired, but not required
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookups, If formulas) and other Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with data or automation tools (e.g., Alteryx) is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

US Salary Range

$65,000 USD

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