Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare and review federal and state tax returns, research tax issues, and identify savings opportunities using TurboTax and QuickBooks platforms. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to refine tax solutions while ensuring compliance and data security.

You will analyze financial data for deductions and credits, provide guidance to customers, and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• U.S. individual income tax preparation experience.
• Small-business tax preparation including Schedule C, partnerships, and S Corps.
• Tax research and interpretation of IRS/state regulations.
• Financial statement analysis and ledger review.
• Proficiency with tax software (TurboTax, ProSeries, Lacerte) and advanced Excel.
• Strong documentation and audit trail practices.
• Tax planning and optimization techniques.
• Electronic filing and tax compliance procedures.
• Clear written and verbal communication of complex tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small-business federal and state tax returns.
• Research complex tax issues and apply current regulations to 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 teams to improve tax solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation and workpapers supporting tax positions.
• Ensure compliance with IRS/state tax laws, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Participate in ongoing learning on evolving tax codes and Intuit tools.
• Support testing and feedback for new or enhanced tax software features.
• Protect customer data and maintain confidentiality and ethics.

Skills

U.S. individual income tax preparation

Small-business tax preparation

Tax research

Financial statement analysis

Tax software proficiency

Excel and data analysis

Documentation and audit trails

Tax planning

Electronic filing and compliance

Communication skills

Tools

TurboTax

ProSeries

Lacerte

Job description

Tax Accountant

Employer: Intuit

Location: Stamford, Connecticut

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: Sep 26, 2026

Focus Area: Taxation

Role Type: Accountant

Role Level: Staff

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full Time

Organization Type: Other

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