Tax Specialist

Global Accounting Network; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A midsized reputable organization in New Jersey is seeking a Tax Professional to support their tax team with tax provision, compliance, and financial reporting responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of tax accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. This role offers the chance to join a stable team in a well-respected company and opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of tax accounting experience.
• Experience with tax provision and compliance is essential.
• Exposure to insurance industry tax or Statutory accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax provisions under GAAP and Statutory accounting.
• Support quarterly and annual tax disclosures for financial statements.
• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.
• Perform provision-to-return reconciliations and intercompany FIT settlements.
• Assist with tax audits and coordinate documentation with external auditors.

Skills

Tax accounting

Tax compliance

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or MS in Tax

Job description

We're currently partnering with a midsized company to help identify a Tax Professional to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to join a financially strong, highly respected organization with a reputation as a top employer.

In this role, you’ll support the tax team with a mix of tax provision, compliance, and financial reporting responsibilities across both GAAP and Statutory accounting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and assisting with the review of federal and state income tax provisions (current and deferred) under GAAP and Statutory accounting
• Supporting quarterly and annual tax disclosures for financial statements
• Preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions
• Performing provision-to-return reconciliations and intercompany FIT settlements
• Assisting with tax audits and coordinating documentation with external auditors

What we’re looking for

• 3–5 years of tax accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred)
• Experience with tax provision and compliance
• Exposure to insurance industry tax or Statutory accounting is a plus
• CPA or MS in Tax is preferred

Why this opportunity stands out

• Join a stable, well-respected insurance organization
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing finance team
• Opportunity to grow within a strong, established company

If you’re a tax professional looking for a role where you can continue building your expertise in a stable and highly respected organization, I’d love to connect.