Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is seeking a Tax Accountant for our Paramus retail location to prepare and review individual and small business tax returns, analyze financial records, and apply current federal and state tax laws. This on-site role requires delivering excellent client service and using Intuit tools.

You will advise customers face-to-face, identify credits and deductions, conduct tax research, and stay current with evolving tax regulations while supporting peak tax season operations.

Qualifications

• Individual and small business tax preparation.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax law.
• Tax research and issue resolution.
• Proficiency with tax software and Excel.
• Data security and confidentiality practices.
• Retail or face-to-face customer service.
• Time management during peak tax season.
• In-person client consultation and guidance.

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 TurboTax and QuickBooks to support ongoing financial health

Skills

Tax preparation

Tax research

Client communication

Excel proficiency

Tax software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Intuit tax software

Excel

Job description

Tax Accountant

Employer: Intuit

Location: Paramus, New Jersey

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

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