Tax Accountant

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

CoWorx Staffing Services provided pay range

This range is provided by CoWorx Staffing Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Tax Accountant - Remote flexible in NJ - Base $125-135k + discretionary bonus

A growing CPA firm in northern NJ, is looking for a Tax Accountant to join their team. This Tax Accountant reports to the Owner/Principle CPA and is responsible for accounting, tax preparation, and client management. The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years of public accounting experience at a CPA firm. Must be available to travel locally in NJ to client offices for in-person meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage client relationships; communicating with clients via phone, email, and in person.
• Prepare multi-state business and individual tax returns (1120, 1120s, 1049, 990, etc.)
• Provide proactive tax planning strategies to optimize client tax positions.
• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist clients with monthly and year end closing.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate adjustments for cash and accrual differences.
• Assist the accounting partner as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 5-10+ years of public accounting experience at a CPA firm
• Experience with business tax preparation
• Experience with monthly accounting and closes
• CPA is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks
• Travel locally in NJ to client offices for in-person meetings.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

• Ability to collaborate directly with clients in monthly meetings and tax planning discussions.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Passion for and commitment to client service
• Clear, precise communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Ability to work independently.

CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CoWorx Staffing Services by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Get notified about new Tax Accountant jobs in New Jersey, United States.

New Jersey, United States $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago

Newark, NJ $70,000.00-$90,000.00 19 hours ago

East Brunswick, NJ $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago

Denville, NJ $115,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks ago

Newark, NJ $110,000.00-$150,000.00 3 days ago

Shrewsbury, NJ $52,300.00-$130,800.00 22 hours ago

New Jersey, United States $90,000.00-$100,000.00 3 weeks ago

Senior Associate, Statutory Reporting Accountant

New Jersey, United States $80,000.00-$150,000.00 2 days ago

New Jersey, United States $72,250.00-$125,695.00 5 days ago

REMOTE -Audit Senior - ( must live in MA)

Newark, NJ $80,000.00-$100,000.00 3 days ago

Senior Internal Auditor, Operational Audit & SOX

Middlesex County, NJ $94,600.00-$129,600.00 5 days ago

Jersey City, NJ $117,800.00-$183,100.00 2 weeks ago

Trenton, NJ $125,000.00-$140,000.00 5 months ago

New Jersey, United States $132,500.00-$271,000.00 5 days ago

Newark, NJ $100,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago

Lakewood, NJ $100,000.00-$120,000.00 1 day ago

Jersey City, NJ $120,000.00-$140,000.00 5 days ago

West New York, NJ $120,000.00-$140,000.00 3 days ago

New Jersey, United States $150,000.00-$170,000.00 1 day ago

Senior Finance Manager FP&A/Mgmt. Accounting – FIFA World Cup 26

New Jersey, United States $97,500.00-$130,000.00 1 day ago

100% Remote Tax Manager (International Tax) - Top 100 firm

Newark, NJ $95,000.00-$140,000.00 19 hours ago

Remote Tax Senior (International Tax) - Top 100 firm

Newark, NJ $95,000.00-$140,000.00 19 hours ago

Carteret, NJ $160,000.00-$190,000.00 1 hour ago

Newark, NJ $125,000.00-$165,000.00 19 hours ago

Iselin, NJ $85,000.00-$170,000.00 4 days ago

New Jersey, United States $180,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.