Tax Senior - Public Accounting (CPA Firm)

Fairfield, NJ's boutique CPA firms move faster and promote sooner than the national chains - and this one gives you direct partner mentorship from day one. If you have three-plus years of public accounting tax experience and want to own a diverse client book instead of one narrow industry, this is your next move.What you will doPrepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individual, corporate, and partnership clientsLead tax research projects to resolve compliance questions and uncover planning opportunitiesReduce client tax liability through proactive identification of savings strategies and creditsServe as the day-to-day client contact: gather financials, set timelines, and communicate results clearlyReview and coach junior staff work product, providing real-time feedback to build team capacityEnsure all filings meet current federal and state regulatory requirements and internal quality standardsCollaborate with partners on complex planning engagements and special projectsWhat you needBachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related business field3+ years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting firmActive CPA license or demonstrated progress toward licensure (e.g., parts passed)Strong technical knowledge of individual (1040), corporate (1120/S), and partnership (1065) taxationProficiency with professional tax preparation and research softwareNice to haveExperience with state and local tax (SALT) nexus analysisExposure to trust and estate returns (1041)Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff associ