Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is seeking a Tax Accountant for our New Haven retail location to deliver accurate, compliant tax preparation and exceptional client service. In this on-site, full-time role, you will prepare and review individual and small business returns, analyze records, and apply federal and state tax laws using Intuit's cloud-based tools.

You will educate clients on TurboTax and QuickBooks while supporting peak tax season operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with individual and small business tax preparation.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax law.
• Tax research and issue resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small business tax returns.
• Analyze financial records for compliance with tax regulations.
• Provide in-person tax advice and explain filing options.
• Research complex tax issues and stay current on tax laws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tax workflows and customer experience.
• Maintain accurate client documentation and safeguard sensitive data.
• Support peak tax season operations, including extended and weekend hours.
• Educate customers on Intuit products like TurboTax and QuickBooks.
• Assist with tax and QuickBooks to support ongoing financial health.

Skills

Tax preparation

Federal tax law

State tax law

Tax research

Financial statement review

Excel

Intuit software

Data security

Client consultation

Recordkeeping

Retail/customer service

Time management

Tools

Intuit tax software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Employer: Intuit | Location: New Haven, Connecticut | Salary: Competitive | Closing date: Oct 1, 2026

Focus Area: Taxation | Role Type: Accountant | Role Level: Staff | Work Mode: On Site | Employment Type: Full Time | Organization Type: Other

Job Details

Intuit is seeking a Tax Accountant for our retail location to deliver accurate, compliant tax preparation and exceptional client service. In this on-site role, you will prepare and review individual and small business returns, analyze financial records, and apply current federal and state tax laws using Intuit's cloud-based tools. You will advise customers face-to-face, identify credits and deductions, and research complex tax issues. Working within Intuit's collaborative, inclusive culture, you'll support peak tax season operations, educate clients on products like TurboTax and QuickBooks, and help millions prosper through confident tax filing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small business tax returns for retail clients using Intuit platforms
• Analyze financial records to ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations
• Provide in-person tax advice, explain filing options, and identify credits and deductions
• Research complex tax issues and stay current on changing tax laws and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional Intuit teams to improve tax workflows and customer experience
• Maintain accurate client documentation and safeguard sensitive financial data
• Support peak tax season operations in a retail environment, including extended and weekend hours
• Educate customers on Intuit products like Turbo
• Tax and QuickBooks to support ongoing financial health

Required Skills

• Individual and small business tax preparation
• U.
• S. federal and state tax law knowledge
• Tax research and issue resolution
• Financial statement and general ledger review
• Proficiency with Intuit tax software and Excel
• Data security and confidentiality practices
• Client consultation and communication
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Retail or face-to-face customer service
• Time management during peak tax season