Tax Accountant

Talentify; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a senior tax professional to prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and closely held entities in Brooklyn, NY.

The role focuses on tax compliance, planning, and research using Bloomberg Tax and IRS guidance, with opportunities to advise on investments, real estate, and wealth transfers. We value meticulous workpapers, timely delivery, and collaboration with attorneys and wealth advisors.

Qualifications

• Experience handling high-net-worth individuals’ tax matters.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg Tax for tax research and analysis.
• CPA preferred with 10+ years of tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and entities.
• Manage all aspects of tax compliance and reporting for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Conduct in-depth tax research using Bloomberg Tax, IRS guidance, and other authoritative resources.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and advise on income, estate, gift, and partnership taxation.
• Advise on tax implications of investments, business transactions, real estate, and wealth transfers.
• Prepare tax projections and estimates for financial planning.
• Respond to tax notices and assist with examinations and audits.
• Collaborate with attorneys, wealth advisors, and family offices on tax matters.
• Monitor tax legislation changes and communicate impacts to clients and leadership.
• Maintain detailed workpapers and documentation to ensure compliance.

Skills

Tax

BNA

High net worth

Bloomberg Tax

tax returns

income tax

income tax returns

income tax preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

Tools

Bloomberg Tax

Excel

Job description

Description

Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and closely held entities.

Manage all aspects of tax compliance and reporting for ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Conduct in-depth tax research utilizing Bloomberg Tax (BNA), IRS guidance, and other authoritative resources to support tax positions and planning strategies.

Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide recommendations related to income, estate, gift, trust, and partnership taxation.

Advise clients on the tax implications of investments, business transactions, real estate holdings, and wealth transfer strategies.

Prepare tax projections and estimates to assist clients with financial and tax planning initiatives.

Respond to federal, state, and local tax notices and assist with examinations and audits.

Collaborate with attorneys, wealth advisors, family office personnel, and external stakeholders on tax-related matters.

Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate potential impacts to clients and leadership.

Maintain detailed workpapers and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and firm standards.

Skills

• Tax
• BNA
• High net worth
• Bloomberg Tax
• tax returns
• income tax
• income tax returns
• income tax preparation

• Tax
• BNA
• High net worth
• Bloomberg Tax

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of tax experience, preferably supporting high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private clients, or closely held businesses.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, trust, estate, gift, and partnership tax returns.
• Advanced proficiency with Bloomberg Tax (formerly BNA) for tax research and technical analysis.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience with tax planning and consulting for high-net-worth clients.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brooklyn, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Health benefits
• retirement plan
• Paid time off
• paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.