Tax Senior - C-Corporation
$88k - $115k+ Performance bonus eligibility
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
East Brunswick, NJ, USA
HybridHybrid workplace; remote work flexibility is also mentioned, but no separate remote-only geography is specified.
AccountingTax Accounting
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent field is required.
- Three to four years of progressive tax compliance experience in public accounting, with a strong focus on preparing Form 1120 and Form 1120-S.
- Hands-on experience preparing consolidated corporate returns and multistate filings is required.
- Working knowledge of state and local tax matters, including nexus, apportionment, and state-specific filing requirements.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Strong accounting knowledge and the ability to ask questions and work through problems to find solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and team members.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate alignment with the firm's stated values: honesty and candor, continual learning, innovation, mentorship, leadership, teamwork, and client commitment.
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 or unitary filings.
- Assist with state and local tax matters, including nexus reviews, pass-through entity elections, and responses to state tax notices.
- Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations and extensions in accordance 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 calculations such as Section 163(j) interest limitations, depreciation, and accounting method adjustments.
- Research corporate and state tax issues and document findings for manager and partner review.
- Support managers and partners on corporate reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions transactions, including tax due diligence.
- Assist in training and reviewing the work of interns and associates.
- Communicate with clients and team members to gather information and resolve open items.
- Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines across multiple engagements.
- Stay current with evolving federal and state tax laws and regulations.
Desired Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Taxation is a plus.
- A CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure is preferred.
- Familiarity with tax provision calculations under ASC 740 is a plus.
- Exposure to mergers and acquisitions transactions, corporate reorganizations, or international reporting, including Forms 5471 and 5472, is a plus.
- Proficiency in GoSystem Tax RS and Excel is preferred.
- Experience training or supervising staff is a plus.
About the company
WilkinGuttenplan, P.C. delivers accounting, tax and business advisory services to privately held companies, property organizations, professional practices and individuals. Its accountants prepare and review financial statements, audit accounts and employee benefit plans, and handle domestic and international tax matters. Clients buy professional services ranging from recurring bookkeeping and outsourced finance leadership to valuations, transaction advice and forensic accounting for disputes. A separate technology practice advises clients on infrastructure and manages networks, security and recovery systems. The firm was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
South River, New Jersey
Founded
1983
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 brought forecasting and scenario planning into WilkinGuttenplan's outsourced finance service through formal integration.
- Infrastructure Lead compensation is estimated at $110,000 to $140,000, with performance bonus eligibility.
- Seasonal audit associates work remotely nationwide for approximately 20 to 30 weekly hours from January through mid-June.
What critics are saying
- Tax scheduling tracks billable hours against capacity commitments, making staff allocation sensitive to busy-season workload.
- Hybrid accounting support includes approximately three weekly days at a client's Englewood office, with schedules changing to client needs.
- The Infrastructure Lead is the final escalation point for systems serving both the firm and external clients.
What makes WilkinGuttenplan, P.C. unique
- WilkinGuttenplan accesses BDO Alliance technical resources and international reach as an independent member.
- WilkinGuttenplan reviews other accounting firms' quality controls through both system reviews and individual engagement reviews.
- WilkinGuttenplan's Rowan apprenticeship combines accounting study with firm work, mentorship and financial support.
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Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Hybrid Work Options
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match