New

Tax Accountant

Vaco
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 / yr
United States, New Jersey, Fairfield
Apr 19, 2025
Vaco has partnered with a leading Tax firm in the Fairfield, NJ area looking to add an experienced Tax Accountant. A successful candidate will have at least three or four-years'public accounting experience (CPA a plus), along with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Job Responsibilities: Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances Preparing financial statements Performing balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules Preparing tax returns and corporate reporting requirements Highly detail oriented and organized Ability to meet assigned deadlines Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives Knowledge in QB, CCH ProSystem Fx Tax, Microsoft Office, etc. Ability to work in a team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Maintain client contact and coordinate flow of information to the tax team, outside auditors and clients' other professional service providers Requirements: Degree in taxation or accounting required. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent accounting skills. Good customer service skills Must have strong organizational skills. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.