Tax Accountant - 160161

Atrium; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

Job summary

A local CPA firm in Montclair, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to focus on individual and small business tax returns. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of public accounting and tax preparation experience. Responsibilities include processing 1040s, 1065s, and 1120s, with an opportunity for advancement and client ownership. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, and knowledge of Ultra-Tax is preferred. Competitive salary ranges from $90k to $100k.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior public accounting/tax experience.
• 5+ years of prior tax preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for various clients.
• Focus on individual and small business tax returns.
• Process 1040s, 1065s, and 1120s.
• Reconciliations and additional reporting.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax preparation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Ultra-Tax

Job description

Our client, a well-established and local CPA Firm, is looking for a Tax Accountant to join their team!

Salary/Hourly Rate

$90k - $100k

Position Overview

The Tax Accountant will join an existing team to focus on individual and small business tax returns for some high‑net‑worth clients. There is an opportunity for advancement/client ownership in the years ahead.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for various clients.
• Focus on individual and small business tax returns.
• Process 1040s, 1065s, and 1120s.
• Reconciliations and additional reporting.

Required Experience/Skills

• 5+ years of prior public accounting/tax experience.
• 5+ years of prior tax preparation experience.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• A CPA or Enrolled Agent Certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of Ultra‑Tax is preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Benefits

• Client‑provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a woman‑owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO