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.
- 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.
