Job Description

Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant will play a key role in overseeing corporate tax compliance, reporting, and analysis across multiple jurisdictions. This individual will partner closely with finance leadership to ensure accurate tax treatment of business activities while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and submission of U.S. federal corporate and partnership tax filings, as well as multi-state income and franchise returns, resolving any technical or electronic filing challenges as they arise
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to assess tax implications of operational activity, including allocation and apportionment considerations across multiple entities or locations
• Support federal and state tax examinations by assembling documentation, clarifying transactional details, and responding to audit inquiries or notices
• Prepare annual income tax provisions, reconciliations, and related disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including maintaining detailed supporting schedules
• Research evolving tax legislation and regulatory developments, translating findings into practical guidance and identifying potential planning or optimization opportunities
• Perform specialized tax calculations related to international and interest limitation regulations, including global minimum tax and deduction limitation provisions

Required Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive experience in corporate tax or public accounting (candidates with 3+ years of highly relevant experience will be considered)
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and Word, including advanced spreadsheet functionality such as lookups and pivot reporting
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex tax concepts to non-technical stakeholders and external advisors
• Proven aptitude for researching, analyzing, and applying tax law to real-world business scenarios

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to manufacturing or multi-facility environments is helpful, but not mandatory
• Prior experience working with enterprise accounting or fixed-asset systems is a plus

Work Structure

This role operates on a hybrid schedule. The initial onboarding period is conducted fully onsite, after which the position transitions to a recurring in-office schedule mid-week. Standard business hours apply, with flexibility available for adjusted start times.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Livingston, NJ.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $107000.00/yr. Health Coverage and Perks Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement ??????? Work/Life Balance 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time) FlexTime Available Competitive Compensation Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Livingston, NJ.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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