Senior Accountant / Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

• This position is located in Fairfield, NJ. Relocation or commute is required.

Successful and growing mid-sized North Jersey peer-reviewed accounting firm looking for highly motivated individuals to join our high-net worth and small to medium sized business accounting practice.

Pay : $100,000.00 per year

$5,000-$10,000 signing bonus

Benefits :

401(k)

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Travel reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job Type : Full-time, Monday-Friday

Experience : Public Accounting : 10 years (preferred)

Responsibilities :

Applicants should be highly motivated senior level career-oriented accountants with 10 or more years of broad accounting experience.

Proficiency in using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks desktop versions. QuickBooks Pro Advisor a plus.

Must be proficient in preparing all business tax returns including 1065, 1120S, and 1120 tax returns, including the ability to track partner and shareholder’s basis.

Proficient in preparing high-net worth individual tax returns including inputting complex K-1 forms.

Understanding and knowledge of sales tax and payroll tax returns, and basic nexus standards.

Preparation and review of high net worth individual and small to medium size business tax returns

Knowledge in gift, estate and tax-exempt entities a plus

Professionally manage all aspects of the client relationship

Prepare financial statements and assist in providing necessary adjustments to clients accounting systems.

Client communication and supervising firm staff

Offsite work at the client’s location

Other Requirements :

Active CPA License with 10+ years of small to mid-size firm experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and time management skills

Willingness to travel to clients

Proficiency Accounting / Tax Software (Ultra Tax a plus), and MS Office products

Master’s degree in accounting or taxation is a strong plus

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