Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare and review federal and state tax returns, analyze data, and identify tax-saving opportunities using TurboTax and QuickBooks. You will research complex tax issues, provide guidance to customers, and collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to refine tax solutions.

Hybrid work mode in Newark, NJ with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality in handling customer data.

Qualifications

• US tax return preparation and analysis.
• Experience with federal/state returns and tax research.
• Proficiency with tax software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small-business federal and state returns.
• Research complex tax issues and apply regulations.
• Analyze financial data to identify deductions and credits.
• Respond to tax questions with clear guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tax solutions.
• Maintain documentation and support tax positions.
• Ensure IRS and state compliance and deadlines.
• Engage in continuous learning on tax codes and tools.
• Support testing of new tax software features.
• Protect customer data and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

US tax prep

Small-business tax prep

Tax research

Ledger analysis

Tax software

Excel analysis

Audit trail

Tax planning

Electronic filing

Communication

Tools

TurboTax

ProSeries

Lacerte

Job description

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

Employer Intuit Location Newark, New Jersey Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 26, 2026

Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Other