Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit in Paramus, New Jersey is seeking a Tax Accountant to deliver accurate tax preparation and client service in a retail setting. 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.

On-site role with extended hours during peak season; you will educate clients on TurboTax and QuickBooks, identify credits and deductions, research tax issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing individual and small business tax returns.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax laws.
• Ability to perform tax research and resolve tax issues.
• Ability to review financial statements and general ledgers.
• Proficiency with Excel and Intuit tax software.
• Commitment to data security and client confidentiality.
• Strong client consultation and communication skills.
• Experience in retail or face‑to‑face customer service.
• Capacity to manage peak tax season workloads.

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

Individual tax preparation

Small business tax

U.S. federal/state tax law

Tax research

Financial statements/GL review

Excel

Intuit tax software

Data security/confidentiality

Client consultation

Retail/customer service

Tools

Intuit tax software

Excel

TurboTax

QuickBooks

Job description

Employer: Intuit

Location: Paramus, New Jersey

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: Sep 26, 2026

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Mode: On Site

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