Senior Tax Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join a client-focused public accounting practice in Fairfield, New Jersey. This role supports comprehensive tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small-to-mid-sized businesses in Fairfield, New Jersey. The position is designed for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients while delivering practical, strategic guidance throughout the year.

As a Senior Tax Accountant in Fairfield, you will play a key role in strengthening client relationships and improving financial results through proactive tax strategy development. The firm serves a diverse client base in Fairfield, focusing on personalized service, regulatory compliance, and forward-looking tax optimization. Candidates should be comfortable consulting with business owners in Fairfield, NJ, while managing complex filings and advisory projects.

This opportunity in Fairfield allows an experienced tax professional to contribute to a collaborative accounting team dedicated to quality service and long-term client success across the Fairfield area.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and finalize complex federal, state, and multi-entity tax returns including individual, corporate, partnership, and S-corporation filings for clients in Fairfield, New Jersey.
• Develop year-round tax planning strategies that help clients minimize liabilities and improve cash flow outcomes.
• Interpret federal and state tax law updates and explain relevant changes clearly to clients operating in Fairfield.
• Provide advisory guidance on entity structuring, estimated tax calculations, and compliance requirements for business owners in Fairfield, NJ.
• Support resolution of IRS notices, correspondence reviews, and regulatory inquiries affecting local clients.
• Collaborate with bookkeeping, accounting, and advisory professionals to ensure tax-efficient reporting.
• Review junior staff work products and provide mentorship on technical tax preparation and research methods.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients through responsive communication in Fairfield, New Jersey.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA certification preferred or in progress).
• 4+ years of public accounting experience with emphasis on tax preparation and advisory services.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state tax compliance regulations.
• Experience managing multi-entity, individual, and small business tax engagements.
• Proficiency with modern tax software and accounting platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to prioritize multiple client deadlines during busy tax periods.
• Professional communication skills and client service mindset.

Benefits

• Performance-driven bonus potential
• Medical insurance coverage options
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• CPA exam and continuing education assistance
• Career development and long-term advancement opportunities
• Team-oriented work culture supporting accounting professionals in Fairfield
  

This Senior Tax Accountant position offers the chance to grow technical expertise while working directly with clients in Fairfield, New Jersey and surrounding communities.

Apply directly to be considered for immediate review.