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Distinct Recruitment
Tax Senior
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A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$74,282 / year median in New Jersey
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Tax Senior | Saddle River, NJ | $75,000 to $95,000 + Benefits Some firms are small because their clients are small. Others are small by design. This Saddle River, New Jersey firm sits firmly in the second category. With around forty professionals, they operate with the technical complexity and technology capability you would normally associate with a Top 10 firm. Clients include businesses with revenues in the hundreds of millions, along with high net worth individuals who have multiple K1 interests and sophisticated tax needs. Much of the firm's recent growth has come from winning work away from larger firms, often because clients want the same expertise with far more direct Partner involvement. As a Tax Senior, you will prepare and review complex returns, work closely with Managers and Partners, and gain exposure to planning and advisory work across a range of sophisticated clients. The environment is hands on, giving you real visibility and the chance to deepen your technical experience. The firm also offers a lighter rhythm in the summer, including half day Fridays. It is an environment for someone who enjoys complex work, close access to Partners, and the chance to grow with a firm that continues to attract larger and more sophisticated clients. How to Apply Here's the thing about job applications. Many people overthink them. It's easy to assume you need to tick every single box before applying, but that's not how we work. If this role catches your interest, just go ahead and apply. Clicking "apply" isn't a lifelong commitment; it's simply the first step in a conversation. Prefer a more personal connection? Feel free to give me a call at 646-681-4031 You can also find my details on LinkedIn - I'm Ian Hallam at Distinct North America. Worried you don't check every single requirement? That's absolutely fine. The CPA firms we work with value people who bring different perspectives and experience. At the end of the day, the worst-case scenario is simply a friendly conversation about your career. The best-case? Something genuinely exciting.