Tax Senior, C-Corporation (Fully Remote or Hybrid)

WilkinGuttenplan, P.C.•East Brunswick, NJ

2d•$88,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

WilkinGuttenplan, a leading mid-sized accounting and advisory firm in New Jersey and New York City, is seeking a Tax Senior with C-Corporation experience. This role focuses on preparing federal and state corporate income tax returns, including consolidated and multistate filings. The position involves working closely with managers and partners on tax provision, planning, and consulting engagements for corporate clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and is eager to grow into a review and leadership role. The firm fosters an inclusive and flexible environment, offering remote work flexibility and a strong commitment to professional growth through its coaching program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent field required.
3–4 years of progressive tax compliance experience in public accounting, with a strong focus on the preparation of Form 1120/Form 1120-S.
Hands-on experience preparing consolidated corporate returns and multistate filings is required.
Working knowledge of state and local tax (SALT), including nexus, apportionment, and state-specific filing requirements.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong accounting knowledge and an inquisitive nature, with the confidence to ask questions and work through problems to find solutions.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with clients and team members.
Outstanding collaboration, communication, organization, and analytical skills.
Possess and demonstrate strong understanding and alignment with our firm’s core values of Honesty and Candor, Continual Learning, Innovation, Mentorship, Leadership, Team Player and Client Committed.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred.
Familiarity with tax provision calculations under ASC-740 is a plus.
Exposure to M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, or international reporting (e.g., Forms 5471 and 5472) is a plus.
Proficiency in GoSystem Tax RS preferred, along with Excel.
Experience training or supervising staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare Form 1120 for standalone corporate entities and consolidated groups, including consolidating schedules, intercompany eliminations, and supporting workpapers.
Prepare multistate corporate income and franchise tax returns, including apportionment calculations, state modifications, and combined/unitary filings.
Assist with state and local tax (SALT) matters, including nexus reviews, PTE elections, and responding to state tax notices.
Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations and extensions, ensuring compliance with federal and state estimated tax rules.
Assist with tax provision calculations under ASC-740, including current and deferred tax computations and supporting documentation.
Prepare book-to-tax reconciliations and key calculations such as Section 163(j) interest limitations, depreciation, and accounting method adjustments.
Conduct research on corporate and state tax issues and clearly document findings for manager and partner review.
Support managers and partners on corporate reorganizations and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including tax due diligence.
Assist in training and reviewing the work of interns and associates.
Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with clients and team members to gather information and resolve open items.
Employ strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines across multiple engagements.
Stay abreast of evolving federal and state tax laws and regulations.