Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit in Stamford, Connecticut seeks a Tax Accountant to prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and small businesses, leveraging TurboTax and QuickBooks platforms. You will analyze financial data, identify deductions and credits, and provide clients with accurate tax guidance.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to tax regulations are essential. The role emphasizes ongoing learning, data protection, and the opportunity to impact millions of

Qualifications

• Proficiency in U.S. federal and state tax regulations.
• Ability to interpret IRS/state tax rules and apply them to filings.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying deductions and credits.

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

Skills

Individual tax preparation

Small-business tax preparation

Tax research

Financial statement analysis

Advanced Excel

Written and verbal communication

Tools

TurboTax

ProSeries

Lacerte

Job description

Tax Accountant

Employer Intuit Location Stamford, Connecticut Salary Competitive Closing date Oct 1, 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