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.

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Overview

Confidential client is hiring an entry-level Tax Staff I to join their Private Client Services (PCS) team in Iselin, NJ. This hybrid, full-time role is ideal for recent accounting graduates or early-career public accounting professionals who want hands-on experience preparing financial statements, tax returns, and learning client-focused advisory work in a fast-growing accounting practice.

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What You’ll Do

• Learn and assist with preparation of financial statements, compilations, and reviews.
• Support preparation of federal and state individual and business income tax returns.
• Work alongside PCS team members on client engagements for high-net-worth individuals, family-owned and closely-held businesses.
• Complete assigned work accurately and on schedule while following firm policies and engagement procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients; escalate issues when appropriate.
• Participate in training and development activities to build technical and soft skills.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
• 0–2 years of recent public accounting experience (entry-level candidates encouraged).
• Ability to work in a hybrid model with required in-office attendance; reliably commute to assigned office and client sites as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing the educational requirements for CPA licensure in the state of assignment (may differ from CPA exam eligibility).
• Pursuing 150 academic credits or a master’s degree in accounting.
• Final graduation date between Dec 2026 and Sept 2027 preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 and a strong academic record.
• Proficient with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Strong time management, organizational, communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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About the PCS Team

The Private Client Services team helps family-owned businesses, closely held companies, and high-net-worth individuals meet short- and long-term financial goals. The team delivers tax, accounting, and wealth-advisory services with a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and client-focused solutions.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Iselin, NJ (hybrid)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Compensation

• Estimated annual pay: $60,084 (reported estimate). Exact compensation will be determined by the confidential client based on experience and location. Any posted salary is an estimate and subject to change.

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Other Notes

• This role requires reliable in-office attendance per the hybrid schedule.
• Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• If you need accommodations to complete the application process, please contact Careertakes.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.