Senior Tax Associate

Description We are looking for a Senior Tax Associate to join our team in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with tax leadership on a broad range of compliance, planning, and research activities across complex business structures, including private equity and energy-related entities. The role is well suited for a tax specialist who enjoys analytical work, clear documentation, and managing multiple priorities in a growth-oriented environment.

Benefits:

We provide our team the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth. We are committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave, dental, and vision.

Compensation:

The salary for this role is $95,000-$110,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New Jersey. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax support schedules used for estimated payments, investor forecasting, and required filings.
• Contribute to tax compliance activities by analyzing tax-basis balances, depreciation, withholding obligations, earnings and profits adjustments, and income tax provision components.
• Partner with external tax advisors to address return comments, resolve technical questions, and support project-based tax matters.
• Research tax regulations and evaluate technical issues affecting partnerships, funds, and related entities.
• Draft clear written memoranda that document tax positions, conclusions, and key discussion outcomes.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives by organizing data, assessing implications, and supporting leadership with timely analysis.
• Manage deadlines across multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and consistency in supporting workpapers. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in partnership taxation; public accounting experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with private equity fund structures and exposure to ASC 740 is preferred.
• Strong project coordination skills with effective written and verbal communication.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency, including formulas and working within detailed spreadsheets.
• Solid tax research capabilities using a variety of reference tools.
• Ability to stay organized, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

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