Job ID: 1804915
Reference Code: KS-Tax-Advisor - Individual Tax & IRS
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Tax Advisor - Individual Tax & IRS for a direct hire opportunity in Mantua, NJ. This role is ideal for a CPA or Enrolled Agent who enjoys working directly with clients, solving complex tax matters, and providing practical guidance to individuals navigating IRS and state tax issues.
This is more than a tax preparation position. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them understand tax obligations, resolve notices and disputes, plan strategically, and make confident financial decisions. The environment is collaborative, family-oriented, and client-focused, offering the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while working with a supportive team that values technical expertise, responsiveness, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review individual federal, state, and local income tax returns.
- Assist clients with IRS notices, audits, tax disputes, and tax resolution matters.
- Communicate directly with the IRS and state taxing authorities on behalf of clients.
- Research tax laws and develop practical solutions for complex individual tax situations.
- Advise clients on tax planning, compliance strategies, and tax-saving opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality service.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $70,000 to $100,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Mantua, NJ.
- Benefits: Not specified.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Prepare and review individual income tax returns for federal, state, and local filings.
- Represent and assist clients with IRS and state tax notices, audits, disputes, and resolution matters.
- Research tax issues and provide practical client advisory guidance.
- Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines, and communication priorities.
- Active CPA or Enrolled Agent designation required.
- 3 to 5+ years of individual tax preparation experience required.
- Experience handling IRS and/or state tax issues required.
- Strong knowledge of individual tax compliance, tax research, and client advisory practices.
- Ability to communicate confidently with clients, the IRS, and state taxing authorities.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to earn client trust quickly.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a public accounting environment.
- Collaborative, service-oriented approach with a desire to be viewed as an advisor, not only a tax preparer.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public accounting experience.
- Experience representing taxpayers before the IRS.
- Multi-state tax return experience.
- Tax planning experience.
- Experience working directly with high-net-worth individuals and business owners.