Staff Tax Associate | Growth, Training & Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Learning and development opportunities

Becker and LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

RRBB Accountants + Advisors in Somerset, NJ is hiring a Staff Tax Associate to join our growing tax team. This role is ideal for someone starting their public accounting career or with up to 2 years of tax experience, offering exposure to a wide range of clients including closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

You will prepare federal and state returns, import and reconcile client balances, and assist in review processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing federal and state tax returns for small to medium-sized businesses.
• Import and reconcile client trial balances into tax software.
• Support review by checking trial balances for accuracy.
• Prepare individual tax returns (1040) including multi-state filings.
• Conduct basic tax research on federal, state, local matters.
• Communicate with clients to gather documents and clarify information.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and compliance.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Multilingual (Portuguese, Italian, or/

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

Tools

Excel

Tax prep software (CCH Axcess / ProSystem fx)

Job description

RRBB Accountants + Advisors in Somerset, NJ is hiring a Staff Tax Associate to join our growing tax team. This role is ideal for someone starting their public accounting career or with up to 2 years of tax experience, offering exposure to a wide range of clients including closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

You will prepare federal and state returns, import and reconcile client balances, and assist in review processes.