Senior Tax Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to support a long-term contract opportunity based in Red Bank, New Jersey. This position focuses heavily on preparing individual income tax filings while also contributing to broader tax compliance work in a collaborative office environment. The role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented tax specialist who is comfortable working with tax software, managing deadlines, and delivering accurate results with minimal oversight. This role is onsite 3 days a week in Red Bank, NJ. Strong experience with tax return prepataion in public accounting is required.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review a high volume of individual tax returns with strong attention to accuracy, completeness, and filing deadlines.

• Assist with business tax engagements, including the preparation of corporate tax returns and related supporting schedules.

• Gather, organize, and analyze financial and tax documentation to ensure filings are compliant with current regulations.

• Use tax preparation software effectively and adapt quickly to firm tools and workflows, including platforms such as ProConnect when applicable.

• Communicate with internal tax leadership regarding return status, open issues, and items requiring clarification or follow-up.

• Research tax questions and apply relevant guidance to support accurate reporting across client engagements.

• Maintain thorough workpapers and documentation to support completed returns and facilitate efficient review processes.

• Contribute in a hybrid work setting, balancing in-office collaboration in Red Bank, New Jersey with independent execution of assigned tax responsibilities.

Requirements • Demonstrated experience preparing individual tax returns in a detail-oriented accounting or tax environment.

• Working knowledge of corporate tax return preparation and general tax compliance practices.

• Proficiency in tax preparation and the ability to learn new software quickly; experience with ProConnect is helpful but not required.

• Strong technical aptitude and comfort using digital tools to manage documentation, calculations, and filing workflows.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and time management when handling multiple returns and competing deadlines.

• Ability to work independently without direct supervisory responsibility while collaborating effectively with firm leadership.

• Availability to work in a hybrid arrangement with three days onsite in Red Bank, New Jersey.

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