Jason Scott · 5 days ago
Tax Manager (CPA or CPA-Track)
Jason Scott Associates is a well-established and growing public accounting firm in Roseland, NJ, seeking a Tax Manager to join its expanding tax practice. The role involves managing a portfolio of client engagements, mentoring staff, and providing tax planning and advisory services to a diverse clientele.
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Responsibilities
Manage and review complex tax compliance engagements for corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals
Lead tax planning and advisory projects, including entity structuring, multi-state strategy, and proactive year-round planning
Serve as a key client contact, building trusted relationships and delivering clear, practical guidance
Oversee engagement workflow from kickoff through delivery, managing deadlines and ensuring quality standards
Research complex issues and communicate recommendations clearly to clients and leadership
Support IRS and state notices, correspondence, and tax authority representation
Mentor and supervise staff, providing coaching, review feedback, and professional development guidance
Contribute to process improvements and firm initiatives to enhance efficiency and client experience
Qualification
Required
CPA license in good standing or actively on CPA track with significant progress toward completion
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience (manager-level readiness)
Proven experience managing multiple engagements and supervising junior staff
Strong technical skills across federal and state compliance, tax planning, and tax research
Familiarity with common tax platforms (e.g., UltraTax, ProSystem fx, Lacerte, or similar)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
Preferred
Master's in Taxation or related field
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Family leave
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid training
Tuition reimbursement