Tax Senior - Remote, Multistate & M&A Focus

WilkinGuttenplan, P.C.; East Brunswick Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Coaching program

Competitive salary

Job summary

WilkinGuttenplan, P.C. in New Jersey and New York City seeks a Tax Senior with C-Corporation experience to prepare 1120 returns, multi-state filings, and SALT work for corporate clients. You’ll partner with managers and partners on tax provision, planning, and consulting engagements.

The role offers remote work flexibility, opportunities to train associates, and a track record of professional growth. Ideal candidates have 3–4 years public accounting tax experience, CPA preferred, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent; a Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred.
• 3-4 years of progressive tax compliance experience in public accounting, with focus on Form 1120/Form 1120-S.
• Hands-on experience preparing consolidated corporate returns and multistate filings required.
• Working knowledge of SALT, nexus, apportionment, and state filing requirements.
• Exposure to M&A transactions or international reporting (e.g., Forms 5471/5472) a plus.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in GoSystem Tax RS and Excel; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience training or supervising staff a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Form 1120 for standalone entities and consolidated groups, including schedules and workpapers.
• Prepare multistate corporate income and franchise tax returns and apportionment calculations.
• Assist with SALT matters, nexus reviews, and state tax notices.
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations and extensions.
• Assist in ASC-740 tax provision calculations and documentation.
• Prepare book-to-tax reconciliations and key calculations (e.g., 163(j) interest, depreciation).
• Conduct research on corporate/state tax issues and document findings for review.
• Support corporate reorganizations and M&A tax due diligence.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Master’s in Taxation

Tools

GoSystem Tax RS

Excel

Job description

WilkinGuttenplan, P.C. in New Jersey and New York City seeks a Tax Senior with C-Corporation experience to prepare 1120 returns, multi-state filings, and SALT work for corporate clients. You’ll partner with managers and partners on tax provision, planning, and consulting engagements.

The role offers remote work flexibility, opportunities to train associates, and a track record of professional growth. Ideal candidates have 3–4 years public accounting tax experience, CPA preferred, and strong