Tax Accountant

Brewer Morris; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Tax Accountant to join its growing corporate tax team in a hybrid role (3 days in the office). You will handle federal and state income tax compliance, tax provision reporting, and audits while expanding technical tax knowledge. The role emphasizes collaboration with finance and audits, strong Excel and communication skills, and opportunities to contribute to tax planning and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Tax experience is required; public accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal and state income tax compliance concepts.
• Advanced Excel and Word skills; ability to analyze data and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state corporate income tax returns with book-to-tax adjustments.
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations.
• Calculate and process quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Support audits by gathering documentation and responding to requests.
• Research and respond to tax notices from federal/state authorities.
• Participate in tax planning and due diligence projects.

Skills

Tax experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Independent with team

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

CorpTax

OneSource Tax Provision

Alteryx

Job description

Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid | 3 Days In Office

About the Opportunity

A well-established and financially stable organization is seeking a Tax Accountant to join its growing corporate tax team. The individual will assist with federal and state income tax compliance, tax provision reporting, audit support, and various tax-related projects. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to expand their technical tax knowledge and develop within a corporate tax environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state corporate income tax returns, including book-to-tax adjustments and state apportionment calculations
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations
• Calculate and process quarterly estimated tax payments
• Support federal and state tax audits by gathering documentation and assisting with information requests
• Research and respond to tax notices from federal and state taxing authorities
• Participate in tax planning initiatives, due diligence projects, and other special tax-related assignments
• Provide general support to the tax department and contribute to process improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• tax experience required; public accounting experience is preferred
• Understanding of federal and state income tax compliance concepts
• Knowledge of tax and accounting principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a team-oriented environment
• Experience with corporate tax software such as CorpTax, OneSource Tax Provision, Alteryx, or similar tools is a plus