Tax Accountant/Tax Senior Accountant

Wertz & Associates
  • Newark, New Jersey
    18 days ago

    Job Description

    OPEN POSITION

    Tax Accountant / Tax Senior Accountant (Public Accounting)

    Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 (Depending on Experience)
    Location: Newark, NJ
    Type: Full-Time
    Schedule: Hybrid Flexibility

    Join a Respected Boutique CPA Firm with a Clear Path to Leadership

    We're partnering with an established and highly respected boutique CPA firm that has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional tax, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse client base throughout the region.

    This is an opportunity to join a firm where you'll be more than just a preparer. You'll work directly with experienced tax professionals, business owners, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and closely held companies while gaining exposure to complex tax matters and strategic planning opportunities.

    The firm offers a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, your development is prioritized, and your career growth is actively supported.

    Why This Opportunity Stands Out

    Competitive compensation: $80,000-$120,000

    Flexible hybrid work environment

    Direct exposure to Partners and decision-makers

    Diverse client base and challenging tax engagements

    Opportunity to participate in tax planning and advisory work

    Strong mentorship and professional development

    Excellent work-life balance compared to larger firms

    Clear advancement opportunities into leadership roles

    Long-term Manager, Director, and Partner-track potential

    What You'll Be Doing

    • Prepare and review a variety of federal and state tax returns
    • Work with:
      • Individual Returns (1040)
      • Trust & Estate Returns (1041)
      • Partnership Returns (1065)
      • Corporate Returns (1120 & 1120S)
    • Research tax issues and develop solutions for clients
    • Assist with tax planning projects and proactive tax-saving strategies
    • Collaborate with Partners and senior leadership on complex engagements
    • Build and maintain strong client relationships
    • Stay current on evolving tax laws and regulations

    What We're Looking For

    • 3-4+ years of recent public accounting experience within a CPA firm
    • Strong experience preparing and/or reviewing:
      • 1040s
      • 1041s
      • 1065s
      • 1120s
      • 1120S returns
    • Solid understanding of federal and state tax compliance
    • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements
    • Strong communication and client-facing skills
    • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
    • CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) strongly preferred
    • CPA candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply

    Career Growth Opportunity

    This firm is looking for someone who wants more than just another tax season.

    Leadership is committed to investing in its people and developing future leaders within the organization. High-performing professionals will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility, develop client advisory relationships, mentor junior staff, and advance through the firm.

    This role offers a clear path to:

    • Tax Senior
    • Tax Manager
    • Tax Director
    • Partner Track

    If you're ambitious, client-focused, and looking for a long-term home where your contributions are recognized and rewarded, this firm provides the platform to build a successful and rewarding career.

    Bottom Line

    If you have 3-4+ years of public accounting tax experience, a strong background preparing and reviewing business and individual tax returns, and you're looking for a firm that offers challenging work, excellent leadership, career advancement, and a genuine path to Tax Manager, Tax Director, and ultimately Partner, we'd love to speak with you.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNewark, New Jersey
    Websitehttps://wertzandassoc.com/

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Federal Taxunmatched
    • High Net Worthunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • State Taxunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Tax Accountingunmatched
    • Tax Planningunmatched
    • Tax Regulationsunmatched
    • Tax Returnsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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