Junior Staff Accountant
Job in
Fairfield, Essex County, New Jersey, 07004, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
81 North
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant, Public Accounting, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A boutique tax & advisory firm is looking to add a junior Staff Tax Accountant to its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant who wants hands-on exposure, real mentorship, and a clear path for growth in public accounting.
What You’ll Do- Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals and small businesses
- Assist with partnership, S-corp, and corporate tax filings
- Support quarterly estimates, extensions, and year-end filings
- Help maintain clean financial records and supporting schedules
- Perform basic bookkeeping, reconciliations, and account analysis
- Respond to client and agency tax notices with guidance from senior staff
- Collaborate closely with senior accountants and partners
- 0–2 years of experience in public accounting, tax, or strong internships
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or actively completing one)
- CPA candidate or intent to pursue CPA strongly preferred
- Solid foundation in accounting principles and tax basics
- Comfortable working with Excel and accounting software
- Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Professional, reliable, and client-service minded
- True mentorship and hands-on learning
- Exposure to a variety of clients and tax scenarios
- CPA exam support and long-term growth opportunity
- Hybrid flexibility based on workload and performance
- Stable firm with a strong local reputation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- CPA support and advancement path as responsibilities grow
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