Senior Tax Accounting Associate

Mercadien Consulting LLC•Hamilton Township, NJ

21h•$91,999 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mercadien Group is hiring a Senior Accounting Associate for its Tax team. The role prepares and reviews tax returns for a variety of entities, handles tax notices and research, and monitors return workflow to meet budget guidelines. The associate may work with C Corporation, S Corporation, partnership, qualified plan, international, estate and gift, and individual tax returns. Mercadien describes its workplace as hybrid, with employees working two days in the office or at a client site, and emphasizes work/life balance, mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
3–5 years of public accounting experience.
Hold or be pursuing a CPA license.
Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to unique client needs.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer software applications.
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
Clear verbal and written communication skills and a strong command of English language and grammar.
Availability to work professional hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare complex returns for a variety of entities.
Review simple returns for a variety of entities and prepare estimated taxes for individuals and corporations.
Respond to moderately difficult IRS and state tax notices.
Monitor return workflow to ensure budget guidelines are met.
Perform and document research on moderately difficult tax issues using available research tools.
Prepare and review C Corporation, S Corporation, partnership, qualified plan, international, estate and gift, and individual tax returns.