Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit in Bridgeport, Connecticut is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare and review federal and state returns, analyze financial data, and identify tax-saving opportunities using Intuit's cloud-based platforms like TurboTax and ProConnect. You'll research complex tax issues and provide clear guidance to customers.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll help refine tax solutions, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with IRS and state deadlines while upholding confidentiality

Qualifications

• U.S. federal and state tax return preparation experience.
• Ability to research complex tax issues and interpret IRS/state regulations.
• Attention to detail with strong documentation and audit trail.
• Proficiency with tax software and electronic filing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small-business tax returns.
• Research complex tax issues and apply current regulations.
• Analyze financial data to identify deductions and credits.
• Explain tax concepts clearly to customers.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to improve tax solutions.
• Maintain detailed workpapers supporting tax positions.
• Ensure compliance with IRS/state deadlines and quality standards.
• Engage in ongoing tax code learning and software testing.

Skills

Individual tax prep

Small-business tax prep

Tax research

Financial statement analysis

Excel & data analysis

Communication (written & verbal)

Electronic filing & compliance

Tools

TurboTax

ProConnect

Lacerte

Job description

Tax Accountant

Employer Intuit Location Bridgeport, Connecticut Salary Competitive Closing date Oct 1, 2026

Focus Area Taxation Role Type Accountant Role Level Staff Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Other

Job Details

Intuit is seeking a Tax Accountant to help power prosperity for individuals and small businesses through accurate, insightful tax preparation. In this role, you will prepare and review federal and state returns, analyze financial data, and identify tax-saving opportunities using Intuit's cloud-based platforms like TurboTax and QuickBooks. You'll research complex tax issues, provide clear guidance to customers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine our tax solutions. Intuit's culture emphasizes integrity, learning, and inclusion, giving you room to grow while impacting millions of customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small-business federal and state tax returns using Intuit platforms
• Research complex tax issues and apply current regulations to ensure accurate filings
• Analyze financial data to identify deductions, credits, and tax-saving opportunities
• Respond to customer tax questions and provide clear, compliant guidance
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to improve Intuit's tax solutions
• Maintain detailed documentation and workpapers supporting tax positions
• Ensure compliance with IRS and state tax laws, deadlines, and quality standards
• Participate in continuous learning on evolving tax codes, regulations, and Intuit tools
• Support testing and feedback for new or enhanced tax software features
• Protect customer data and maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards

Required Skills

• U.
• S. individual income tax preparation
• Small-business tax preparation (Schedule C, partnerships, S Corps)
• Tax research and interpretation of IRS/state regulations
• Financial statement and ledger analysis
• Proficiency with tax software (e.g., Turbo
• Tax, Pro
• Series, Lacerte)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis
• Workpaper documentation and audit trail creation
• Tax planning and optimization techniques
• Electronic filing and tax compliance procedures
• Written and verbal communication of complex tax concepts