Tax Specialist – Entry-Level Finance & Accounting
This entry-level Tax Specialist role supports tax reporting and financial operations, focusing on year-end tax processes such as 1099 and 1042-S forms, tax adjustments, and monthly reporting. The position emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process improvement within a finance and accounting context, ideal for recent graduates or those beginning a career in financial operations.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with year-end tax reporting, including 1099 and 1042‑S processing
- Process tax adjustments for non‑U.S. clients and reconcile tax-related transactions
- Support daily and monthly tax workflows and reporting activities
- Help maintain accurate records and resolve tax discrepancies in a timely manner
- Assist with monthly management reports and recommend tax-related system or workflow improvements
- Support implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen compliance
- Deliver work accurately and consistently following established procedures
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred
- Recent graduates and early-career candidates seeking experience in financial operations are encouraged to apply
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention-to-detail skills
- Professional verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and adapt to changing priorities
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented approach
- Prior tax reporting or financial services experience is a plus but not required
Contract & Compensation
- Location: Jersey City, NJ
- Pay Rate: $25–$26 per hour
- Contract: 6 months, temp-to-perm (opportunity to convert based on performance and business need)
Benefits
Confidential Client offers eligible employees access to benefits that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings (401(k)); life and disability insurance; employee assistance programs; and other voluntary benefits. Specific benefit eligibility and plan details will be provided by the hiring organization.
Reasonable Accommodations & Fair Chance
Confidential Client is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please let the hiring team know.
Confidential Client also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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