Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit in Jersey City is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare and review federal and state tax returns, analyze financial data, and identify tax-saving opportunities using cloud-based platforms like TurboTax and QuickBooks.

You will research complex tax issues, provide clear guidance to customers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine our tax solutions, while upholding integrity and a culture of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing federal and state tax returns.
• Ability to research IRS/state regulations and apply current rules.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with tax software such as TurboTax, ProConnect, and Lacerte.
• Clear communication of complex tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small-business federal and state tax returns.
• Research complex tax issues and apply current regulations.
• 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 tax solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation supporting tax positions.
• Ensure compliance with IRS and state tax laws and deadlines.
• Participate in continuous learning on evolving tax codes and Intuit tools.
• Support testing and feedback for new tax software features.

Skills

Individual income tax preparation

Small-business tax preparation

Tax research

Financial statement analysis

Excel & data analysis

Documentation & audit trail

Tax planning & optimization

Electronic filing

Written & verbal communication

Tools

TurboTax

ProConnect Tax

Lacerte

Job description

Employer: Intuit

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: Sep 26, 2026

Focus Area: Taxation

Role Type: Accountant

Role Level: Staff

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full Time

Organization Type: Other

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