Tax Staff Accountant

JOB FUNCTION: Finance & Accounting
JOB TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Little Falls, NJ
COMPENSATION: $85k - $95k
REMOTE / ONSITE: Hybrid
POSTED: Jan 16, 2026

Our client is a well-established and local CPA Firm that is looking for a Tax Staff Accountant to join their team! 

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$85k – $95k 

Position Overview:

The Tax Staff Accountant will join an existing team to assist with tax season in early 2026. A focus in this role will be preparing personal and business tax returns for small business clients. 

Responsibilities of the Tax Staff Accountant:

  • The Tax Staff Accountant will prepare tax returns for various clients.
  • Generate yearly tax projections.
  • Analyze the balance sheet as well as the P&L.
  • Monthly reconciliations.
  • Journal entries to the general ledger. 

Required Experience/Skills for the Tax Staff Accountant:

  • 3+ years of prior public accounting/Staff Accountant experience.
  • 3+ years of prior tax preparation experience.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Tax Staff Accountant:

  • CPA or Enrolled Agent Certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks and Ultra-Tax is preferred.

Education Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Benefits:

  • Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

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Position ID: 159791