Staff Tax Associate — Flexible Hours & Public Accounting Growth

Current; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Current, in partnership with RRBB Accountants + Advisors based in Somerset, NJ, seeks a Staff Tax Associate to join our growing tax team. This role is ideal for individuals beginning their public accounting career or with up to 2 years of tax experience.

You will work on federal/state returns, multi-state filings, and related tax projects for diverse clients. Responsibilities include preparing 1065/1120S, 1040, K-1s, and Schedule M, plus client communication and tax research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years in public accounting or tax (internships accepted).
• Familiarity with IRS forms 1065, 1120S, 1040, Schedule M, K-1s, FBAR.
• Proficiency in Excel and tax preparation software (e.g., CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Multilingual a plus (Portuguese, Italian and/or Spanish preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for small to medium-sized businesses (Forms 1065 and 1120S).
• Import and reconcile client trial balances into tax software.
• Support review by checking trial balances and identifying timing differences (Schedule M).
• Prepare individual returns (Form 1040), including multi-state filings and K-1s.
• Conduct basic tax research on federal, state, and local matters.
• Communicate with clients to gather documents and information.
• Stay current on tax laws and compliance requirements.

Skills

CPA eligible

Public accounting

Excel

Tax software

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Multilingual (Portuguese/Italian/Spani

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx

Job description

Current, in partnership with RRBB Accountants + Advisors based in Somerset, NJ, seeks a Staff Tax Associate to join our growing tax team. This role is ideal for individuals beginning their public accounting career or with up to 2 years of tax experience.

You will work on federal/state returns, multi-state filings, and related tax projects for diverse clients. Responsibilities include preparing 1065/1120S, 1040, K-1s, and Schedule M, plus client communication and tax research.