Tax Accountant

S&S Tax and Financial Services, Inc.; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Owned Office

Major Holidays Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

S&S Tax and Financial Services, Inc. is a Linden, NJ-based firm seeking a Tax Accountant to work across tax and accounting engagements. You will be part of a collaborative team that emphasizes client relationships, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

The firm highlights an open-door policy, competitive salary, 401k with company match, and a benefits package including healthcare, vision, and dental.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
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Responsibilities

• Prepare work papers, trial balances and depreciation schedules.
• - Prepare business and individual tax returns.
• - Conduct tax planning and research for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.
• - Assist clients with business consulting and entity selection.
• - Stay updated on accounting standards and tax regulations.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Taxation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

MS Office

Lacerte

Job description

Benefits

• Family-Owned Office
• Major Holidays Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement

Role Overview

Role Overview: The Tax Accountant will work across multiple client engagements, including tax and accounting. This is an ideal role for an individual who thrives in a collaborative firm that values client relationships, technical excellence, and continuous learning. As part of S&S Tax and Financial, Inc., you will be on a team that strives to provide excellent client service, supports team members, and encourages you to keep growing. We have a commitment to a happy, healthy, inclusive, and productive workplace. Some of the ways we accomplish this include:

Emphasizing our open-door policy. Whether someone is brand new or has been with the Firm from the beginning, we are all part of the same family and each person matters.

Offering a competitive salary, 401k with a company match, and benefits package including healthcare, vision and dental.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in Taxation, a plus.
• Minimum two years in public accounting.
• Must be proficient in preparing individual 1040 tax returns.
• Must be proficient in preparing all business tax returns including 1065, 1120S, and 1120 tax returns.
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks desktop versions.
• Proficiency Accounting/Tax Software (Lacerte a plus), and MS Office products.
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks desktop versions.
• Excellent at time management and organization.
• Able to produce high quality work in a timely manner.
• Have the utmost attention to detail and client service.
• Professional, energetic, and flexible.
• Very strong communication skills and comfortable communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work papers, trial balances and depreciation schedules as well as account analysis and worksheets.
• Prepare business and individual tax returns.
• Conduct tax planning and research for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.
• Assist clients with business consulting matters including entity selection, succession planning.
• Stay updated on technical accounting standards and changes in tax regulations.

About Us

We are a small but growing accounting and tax preparation firm known for delivering thoughtful, personalized solutions to complex financial, tax, and business challenges. We blend the high-touch service of a local firm with the sophistication of a national practice. Located in Linden, NJ, we serve a diverse client base including closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and entrepreneurial clients. We are looking for a motivated individual to grow with our dynamic team. With our diverse clientele, the candidate will be exposed to a wide variety of tax and accounting projects.